UK zoos vary in scale and scope. A diverse range of premises including bird of prey centres, aviaries, farm parks with exotic animals, safari parks, traditional metropolitan zoos and aquariums are ...

Born Free strongly opposes the exploitation and keeping of wild animals in captivity and campaigns to Keep Wildlife in the Wild. Born Free is committed to preventing animal suffering and protecting ...

Born Free’s 2023 survey reveals that over 2,700 dangerous wild animals are licensed to be kept privately in Great Britain (and there may be many more kept without a licence). A total of 187 private ...

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

Cecil the lion lived wild and free on the plains of Africa. He was head of two prides, protector of his families and the king of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. But in July 2015, Cecil was callously ...

From a young age, I’ve always loved animals. It started when, as a toddler; I was enchanted by the diligent ants and lethargic snails that resided in my garden. This has blossomed into an ever-growing ...

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 ...

Blue was found injured by the roadside in Ethiopia, her mother missing and her sister dead beside her – her young fragile life hanging in the balance. Frightened, critically injured, and in desperate ...

Sustainable farming can play a vital role in protecting tiger habitat and reducing reliance on forest products.

Our high-profile campaigns take effective action and provide animals with a voice. We capture the public imagination, change attitudes, inform and persuade decision-makers, and get results. Whether it ...

Born Free strongly advises people not to participate in close contact activities with captive big cats. Many big cats in captivity, such as tigers, lions and leopards, are used for encounters, ...