News & Updates

We are saddened to share with you the news of our beloved cheetah Pollyanna’s passing at our Ensessa Kotteh sanctuary in Ethiopia.

We are heartbroken to report that our beloved Nelson has passed away at the grand old age of 22.

Meet Dima, now safe in our care having been found chained-up in a garden.

Born Free celebrates this special day with encouraging reports on two recently rescued chimpanzees.

Rescued from Belgium’s illegal pet trade, with your support four servals have transformed at their new lifetime home in South Africa.

To Born Free’s horror, Freya the walrus has been euthanised in Norway, after attracting crowds who refused to stay away.

Born Free is delighted that our four lions, rescued from a circus in France, are clearly (and loudly!) flourishing at our sanctuary in South Africa.

We are sad to announce that Boroma, one of our Cheetah Family member in Ethiopia, has died.

Will he be able to go back to the wild? Will he be able to breed? Born Free's Acting Head of Rescue & Care, Dr Andrea Donaldson, answers your questions!

Born Free’s acting Head of Rescue & Care Dr Andrea Donaldson reveals a behind the scenes look at how Simba’s recent incredible rescue and relocation to a lifetime home took place.