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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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An animated image of a mother and baby elephant

Elephants in Zoos? Enough is Enough

On the 40th anniversary of Pole Pole’s death, Born Free releases powerful animation, voiced by Founder Patron Joanna Lumley, and new petition calling for an Elephant-free UK.
A woman leaning into a pen to take a photo of a reindeer at a festive event.

Reindeer review

With your help, our joint campaign to end the cruel use of live reindeer at UK events and call for a more compassionate Christmas 2023, had a big impact.
A young wild lion cub staring directly at the camera

Celebrate World Book Day with Michael Morpurgo

Your school is invited to join the internationally acclaimed author, one of Britain’s best-loved storytellers and long-term Born Free friend, at our webinar on 7 March 2024.
A group of Eurasian lynx sitting close together in a green leafy forest

Nature without borders

Born Free is joining delegates from 133 governments at a key global wildlife meeting to improve protection for migratory species, hosted by the Government of Uzbekistan.
Two lions lying together on the grass. The lion in the foreground is side-on to the camera and looking up to the sky with his eyes closed.

Farewell Black

Born Free is deeply saddened to report the passing of dear Black, a beautiful lion rescued from a circus trailer in Bulgaria and given a new life at our sanctuary in South Africa.