News & Updates

Born Free is saddened to learn of the death of a female lion at Longleat Safari Park, as a result of an aggressive interaction with a male.

Born Free joins leading animal welfare organisations to campaign to end the cruel use of captive reindeer in festive displays across the UK.

Born Free recently joined the ‘Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition’ with the united aim of addressing the issue of animal cruelty videos on social media.

Global wildlife trade regulator votes for a moratorium on exports of live wild-caught African elephants.

Are zoos really the centres of conservation and education that they make out to be and what are the consequences for the animals they hold? Born Free's Policy Officer Frankie Osuch delves deeper into the ethics of zoos.

‘Bonfire Night Bonanza’ prompts concerned attendees to contact Born Free.

Born Free visited South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria to investigate the conditions in which animals are being held, following multiple reports from members of the public.

This 'World Mental Health Day' Born Free’s Captivity Campaigns Information Coordinator, Sarah Jefferson, considers the psychological effects that captivity can have on wild animals.

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

Dublin Zoo is to be investigated following allegations of poor animal welfare.