Born Free needs you to Raise The Red Flag, and report the suffering of animals in captivity, so that we can take action to make it end. Share your eyewitness reports, and use our map to avoid visiting facilities where wild animals are being exploited.

Nov 17, 2022 · The world is in the midst of an extinction crisis, but zoos do not offer a viable solution. Some are even contributing to the problem by removing animals from the wild, with a recent example being two Emirati zoos that took a group of wild elephants from an extremely vulnerable population in Namibia to populate their exhibits.. Claimed educational benefits may be harder to evaluate, but simply ...

11 May 2022. WHY ELEPHANTS DON’T BELONG IN ZOOS Our Captivity Research Officer Chris Lewis gives a personal insight into Born Free’s new report exposing the plight of elephants in zoos and explains his own individual journey.. TAKE ACTION ON CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS

Dec 5, 2024 · On 4th December, Marineland, which describes itself as Europe’s largest marine zoo, announced that it would permanently close its doors to the public on 5th January 2025. According to the German zoo database Zootierliste, Marineland, which is located on the Cote D’Azur in southern France, currently houses 97 species, including a variety of fish, birds, turtles, seals, sea lions, bottlenose ...

Oct 17, 2024 · Today is poignant for Born Free, as we especially think about a little elephant who died at London Zoo, on this day, in 1983. Pole Pole was just 17 when she died, yet elephants in the wild can live for 60 years or more.

FOOTSTEPS TO FREEDOM BALL 41 years of action for wild animals. Following on from the success of 2024’s inaugural Footsteps to Freedom Ball we are delighted to announce that our exclusive, black-tie gala will be returning once again to the Royal Lancaster London on Thursday 20th March 2025. An array of distinguished guests and friends will be in attendance, details will be revealed soon, but ...

Nov 22, 2024 · HOW WILL MY ADOPTION MONEY BE SPENT? Every year, Born Free rescues and protects thousands of animals around the world. Whether this is funding anti-poaching patrols, key research initiatives, campaigning to end the illegal wildlife trade, or providing lifetime care for rescued animals, the money raised from our adoption programme funds key work and helps to provide a better future for wildlife.

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 deserve. Supporting a wild animal through adoption is …

Jan 20, 2025 · Born Free is calling for the release of 15 gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) currently held in an underground enclosure beneath the UK’s capital at Sea Life London, and their transfer to a facility that can provide a much more suitable environment.Native to the Antarctic Circle and its surrounding regions, gentoo penguins are strong swimmers who can dive to 600ft and reach speeds up to ...

Nov 15, 2024 · Supported by Born Free since August, Ape Action Africa is devoted to the conservation and rescue of gorillas, and other primates. Gorillas are extremely sensitive, especially when orphaned, but the organisation is expert at …