Captive elephant deaths emphasise need to phase out elephants in zoos
Born Free is saddened and frustrated by recent tragic events involving elephants in zoos around the world.
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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Two years on, government inaction leaves animals used in tourism to suffer
The Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act remains toothless despite campaigning from Born Free and our partners.
School zoo visit? What you can do
Is your child’s class taking a trip to the zoo this term? Would you prefer your young one not to visit a facility that keeps wild animals captive for ‘entertainment’? We’re here to help!
Born Free calls on TUI to stop supporting dolphin exploitation
We are supporting the latest protest targeting travel giant TUI and their continued promotion and sale of dolphinaria ‘experiences’ around the world.
Marineland orcas and dolphins in limbo
Concerns continue to grow for orcas and dolphins held in captivity at defunct French marine park.
Born Free condemns shocking practices in European zoos
Born Free has strongly condemned recent events at two European zoos, that have sparked outrage among animal welfare advocates and horrified the wider public.
Jungle not jail for our closest cousins
Powerful new Born Free report exposes the plight of captive great apes in zoos.
Born Free joins youth representatives to call for an end to penguin incarceration
Born Free joined children’s representatives outside the Sea Life London aquarium in Westminster, to call for an end to the incarceration of 15 gentoo penguins housed in a basement at the facility.
Kids go wild this summer!
At last. Schools are out, holidays are here, and Born Free has some sensational ideas to encourage your wild child to enjoy nature – from cloud-gazing to building a den.
Zoo breeding tragedies highlight the need for a Roar-Free UK
Ten months on from the release of Born Free’s hard-hitting report, ‘Clawing at the Cages’, recent events continue to highlight why big cats simply do not belong in zoos.