Tribute to Andrea
Born Free is heartbroken to have to say goodbye to Andrea, one of our beloved rescued lions, after many years of loving care at our centre in Ethiopia.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Happy birthday Sandro!
What better way to celebrate World Animal Day, than to wish our rescued tiger many happy returns? Our Rescue & Care Officer Dr Andrea Donaldson reports.
UK organisations demand the government restores nature now
Our Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg, joined the recent Restore Nature Now rally in London, and encourages each of us to speak out for the wild.
Concerns persist for animals at South Lakes Zoo
Issues clearly remain despite inspection report claiming all is well at the zoo.
Twiggy the elephant: we will never forget
Born Free is sad to report that Twiggy, who lived alone at Belgrade Zoo for 26 years, has died.
Sport energises conservation in Cameroon
A week-long sporting event in Cameroon provides an exciting opportunity for our team to raise awareness to conservation.
United Nations ignores opportunity to prevent future pandemics
Born Free is disappointed that today’s Declaration by the United Nations fails to protect animals and nature, or tackle key risk factors to prevent pandemics in the future.
Born Free praises inclusion of animal cruelty in Online Safety Bill
A new Online Safety Act to tackle animal cruelty content and hold social media companies to account will now become law.
Will new EU crime directive be a game changer for wild animals?
Born Free is encouraging progressive revision to current weak European legislation, to help prevent wildlife crime including trafficking of rare species.
Great news for wild animals suffering for tourism
Born Free applauds massive step forward as Bill banning promotion of abusive activities involving animals abroad passes final stages.