World Orca Day: Double celebration for Born Free
On World Orca Day we mark the 20-year anniversary of Springer the orphan orca’s successful return to the wild – assisted by our charity.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
The amazing Mfalme
Victor Cheruiyot, our driver in Meru, shares his thoughts on this awesome alpha male lion!
Can Cecil’s death inspire a future of coexistence?
Seven years ago today, Cecil was brutally murdered by trophy hunters, but can his death inspire a future of coexistence between humans and wildlife?
World Female Ranger Day
Born Free salutes the brave women across the world, putting their lives on the line to protect wild animals.
My favourite pride
Head Guide at Elsa's Kopje, Mohamed Boru shares why Elsa's Pride is so special to him.
Happy birthday Virginia!
Will Travers OBE pays tribute to his incredible mum, and Born Free’s matriarch on her 91st birthday.
World Environment Day: Treat or threat?
This World Environment Day you can be 100% forest friendly and help protect chimpanzees and gorillas when you choose shade-grown cocoa and coffee.
Memories of The Queen
Born Free’s Co-Founder and Trustee, Virginia McKenna OBE, marks Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with some personal reflections.
Tony Fitzjohn OBE: Will Travers remembers a lion-hearted man
Tony has gone and we have lost a little bit of the crazy magic that the world needs so badly.
Elephant calf rescue
The lives of two baby elephants have been saved, thanks to a big team effort and two emergency rescue operations.