News & Updates

Confiscated as illegal pets in Belgium, we are delighted to announce that these incredible wild cats are settling into the safety and sanctuary of their forever home.

Hundreds of you voted in our poll to choose a name for our new cheetah but, there was one clear winner.

Born Free is dismayed by reports suggesting that the long-promised ban on the import of hunting trophies to the UK might be delayed or even abandoned by Ministers.

Born Free is saddened to report that international condemnation fails to prevent Namibia’s cruel exports of live elephants.

Born Free congratulates Dominic Dyer, our British Wildlife Advocate & Policy Advisor, on winning a Lifetime Achieve Award at this year’s Animal Stars Awards.

We are heartbroken to report the sad death of Brutus the lion, who has passed away at our rescue centre in Shamwari, South Africa, aged 21 years.

Catherine Gillson, Born Free Manager at our big cat sanctuary in Shamwari, South Africa, explains why she loves working with rescued lions and watching them transform.

In our Year of the Lion, we are delighted to highlight some phenomenal Born Free women who work with lions.

Join Born Free as we mark this international day of celebration, of the world’s wild animals and plants.