With their complex social structure, our great ape cousins are captivating animals. But, there is much we don’t understand, ...

Every year, Born Free rescues, campaigns for and protects thousands of wild animals around the world. With your support we can continue to work tirelessly to ensure that all wild animals, whether ...

Looking to adopt an animal as a gift? Want to help save a life and support wildlife rescue? Adopt an animal with Born Free and you can help provide the care and protection these beautiful wild animals ...

A worrying new publication has exposed the scale of whale and dolphin exploitation across theme parks in China.

Why are African elephants important? Both species of African elephants – Savannah and Forest – are keystone species in their different habitats and play a crucial role in maintaining their ecosystems.

Discover our 2025 Events Calendar – there’s something for everyone, from family-friendly walks to epic treks and global adventures. Whatever you choose, every step helps protect wildlife. Remember to ...

Born Free welcomes the announcement by zoo operators that the zoo is to close to the public at the end of 2024. South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria has been mired by controversy for many years. Multiple ...

Just a few months old when rescued, tiny cheetah cub Blue has already endured so much. Our Ethiopia Country Director, Bereket Girma, recently received a devastating phone call. Two cheetah cubs had ...

Brown bears have suffered at the hands of humans over the years in the name of entertainment, being kept in captivity in zoos and used as performing circus attractions and ‘dancing bears’. Whilst wild ...

Born Free is convinced that the complex needs of cetaceans cannot be met in captivity. Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) suffer physically and mentally from life in captivity. The physical, ...

Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch considers how the use of wild animals in entertainment has changed since Born Free was filmed, and the importance of using computer-generated imagery (CGI) to ...

With deep sadness we recently had to say goodbye to 17-year-old lioness Saida, a precious member of our rescued Lions of Lockdown pride, at our sanctuary in South Africa. Saida the lioness arrived at ...