News & Updates

Born Free’s adoption scheme helps protect rescued and wild animals around the world.

It’s been a month since the Lions of Lyon – Horus, Dadou, Cersei and Thea – arrived at our big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, in South Africa.

Born Free was relieved to hear that Mr Justice Jay has rejected attempts by a small group, claiming to represent the antiques industry, to derail the UK's Ivory Act.

We are very sad to report that our beloved Sinbad has passed away.

Canned hunting is a cruel and brutal industry, but the South African government continue to ignore calls for it to be brought to an end, explains Dr Mark Jones, Born Free's Head of Policy.

Born Free's recommendations for closing down canned hunting facilities and safeguarding the welfare of captive-bred lions.

Virginia McKenna OBE, Born Free's Co-Founder & Trustee, reflects on the recent death of Kumbuka.

Born Free is dismayed to learn that live elephant calves have been exported from Zimbabwe to Shanghai.

It’s been two weeks since the Lions of Lyon – Horus, Dadou, Cersei and Thea – arrived at our big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, in South Africa.

We are delighted to confirm that a ban on the import, transportation and keeping of dolphins in captivity has been upheld in Hungary.