News & Updates

An update on some of the animals in our care.

Born Free has welcomed the Leaders' Pledge for Nature reflecting a shared commitment by world leaders to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.

We are delighted to report that King, the lion who lives at our big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, in South Africa, now has a companion.

Born Free is celebrating the news that France is to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.

Following David Attenborough’s programme, Extinction: The Facts and the recent release of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s report that warned urgent change is needed to save species, Born Free’s Acting Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg, reflects on what action needs to be taken

Thank you! Three months ago, we kicked off our campaign to raise awareness of the plight of the critically endangered orangutan.

Robotic dolphins, CGI gorillas. Is there a future for wild animals in entertainment asks Dr Chris Draper, Born Free's Head of Animal Welfare and Captivity?

Born Free was this week heartened to hear of yet another elephant ivory market being one big step closer to closure.

Thank you! Two months ago, we launched Creature Discomforts: Life in Lockdown – a new animation featuring interviews with real people to highlight the harsh parallels of lockdown and captivity.

It’s a question we are often asked.