News & Updates

Born Free’s Sarah Locke explains how the World Health Organisation is massively failing wildlife.

Born Free has welcomed news that the planned hippo cull in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley – which threatened the lives of around 1,250 hippos ¬– appears to have been cancelled.

Born Free remains concerned by recent reports that people are continuing to buy wild animals as pets, as status symbols or for selfie opportunities.

Born Free’s Hitesh Patel explains how partnerships can build a better world and more sustainable future.

We’re preparing to move the Lions of Lyon to their new home in South Africa. How will they make the near-8,000 mile journey?

The Born Free-supported Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon has launched a ground-breaking new regional campaign, which encourages local people to be aware of, be proud of, and be responsible for protecting the country’s wildlife.

King is thriving. Last July, thanks to your generous support, we were able to give him a lifetime home at our big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve in South Africa.

Born Free is extremely concerned by today’s news that Botswana’s Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has lifted its ban on elephant hunting, putting the lives of some of the country’s estimated 127,000 elephants at risk.

Born Free is alarmed by reports that animals have been found in appalling conditions at St-Édouard Zoo, Quebec, Canada.

Today is the United Nations’ International Day for Biological Diversity. Penny Banham, Born Free’s Conservation Projects Officer, highlights the five biggest direct drivers of biodiversity loss