Born Free raises fresh concerns about South Lakes Safari Zoo
‘Bonfire Night Bonanza’ prompts concerned attendees to contact Born Free.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
CITES Q&A
Ahead of CITES CoP, starting 19 November 2022, we look at what CITES is, why it's important and where Born Free stands on key issues.
Adoption Diary November 2022
The latest news on some of the adopted animals YOU help us look after.
Hedgehogs & bonfires
It’s easy to remember hedgehogs this Bonfire Night, thanks to Born Free’s simple guide to celebrating a hog-friendly Guy Fawkes’ Night.
Conflicts between lions & people – surviving snares
Born Free works to put a stop to snares posing a significant and painful threat to lions.
Born free investigates concern for animals at South Lakes Safari Zoo
Born Free visited South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria to investigate the conditions in which animals are being held, following multiple reports from members of the public.
Total badgers killed under licence could exceed 200,000 by the end of 2022
The UK government has confirmed that as many as 67,801 badgers could be killed in 2022 under four year and supplementary cull licences. This could bring the total number of badgers killed under the cull policy since 2013 to over 200,000.
The creepy five
You’ve heard of The Big Five and The Small Five. Now Charlie Baker introduces her top five ‘creepy’ creatures doing the ‘dirty’ jobs this Halloween.
Why we need to move beyond trophy hunting
Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, explains why it’s time to find viable alternatives to trophy hunting, which protect wildlife AND communities alike.
Global agreement needed to tackle wildlife trafficking
Born Free, representing the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime, co-hosted a high-level event alongside the governments of Peru and Gabon at the 11th Conference of the Parties to the UNTOC.