Born Free Foundation

Owning a Dangerous Wild Animal or exotic wild animal shouldn't be a flex. The bigger flex is helping them thrive in the wild. 📢 Join us in calling for a review of wild animal trade and ownership including the Dangerous Wild Animals Act. ✍️ Sign here: bit.ly/3TMH2kV

🐯 This #InternationalTigerDay, we've partnered with @HarperCollinsCh to mark the release of 'The Kingdom of Tigers' by Felicity Yeoh. One lucky winner will receive: 📖 A copy of the book 🐾 A 1-year Born Free tiger adoption Enter at: bit.ly/4pMd2BP

A troubling trend is emerging across southern Africa. From Zimbabwe’s renewed cull plans, to Botswana’s killings for national celebrations, & reports 1,200 elephants could face culls in South Africa, lethal wildlife management is rising. Read more here: bit.ly/3Ris5qa

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act - which allows the private ownership of wild animals as pets. Our research shows more than 2,200 animals are kept with this licence in the UK - it's time for change. 📢 Sign our petition: bit.ly/3TwIqbj

After 40 years performing in circuses, Julie has now become @pangea_trust's first resident. Julie can never return to the wild, but she will have freedom, space, and a natural environment at last. Support Julie’s lifelong care: bit.ly/4fzIQFs 🎥: Pangea

Thanks to the expert care of Born Free's long-term partner, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust in Malawi, Wathu, the pangolin, is now preparing for life back in the wild. 💚 Read her remarkable journey in our latest news article: bit.ly/4gEtFNh

🐒 A tiny juvenile lesser bushbaby weighing less than 50g has made an extraordinary journey back to the wild thanks to our long-term partners the Zambia Primate Project. Watch the adorable camera-trap footage and read about his rehabilitation journey: bit.ly/4b1EO7g

A recent South African court ruling could weaken the international rhino horn trade ban, raising concerns for rhino conservation. Legal trade risks boosting demand, undermining wildlife protections and enable illegal horn to enter the market. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4wLFiGW

🐘 Dig on Julie! As she settles into life at Pangea Elephant Sanctuary, Julie has been busy using her tusks to dig and forage. This is a natural behaviour wild elephants use to find food beneath the surface and a wonderful sign Julie is feeling comfortable in her new home.💚

💚 Lost for four years... Whatever happened to chimpanzees Jemima and Jackie? When Jemima was finally found alive in Uganda, she had a new infant. But one heartbreaking question remained: what happened to Jackie? Read their remarkable story: 🔗 bit.ly/44Gp06p

As England takes on Norway tonight, our co-founders and celebrity patrons are wearing a shirt missing the iconic three lions to highlight a heart-breaking reality: 3 out of 4 wild lions have disappeared since England last raised the trophy in 1966. 🦁 #NoMoreYearsOfHurt

Just days into her new life at @PangeaTrust's Elephant Sanctuary, Julie has already found her favourite spot: a good mud wallow. After more than 40 years in the circus, it's incredibly special to see her exploring and enjoying the freedom to simply be an elephant. 💚

Where we’d all like to be right now… 💦🌿 TimTom the orangutan is beating the heat - splashing, playing and blowing bubbles in her swampy playground. Rescued as a baby, she’s now being prepared for life back in the wild in Borneo. 🧡🐒 📸 Orangutan Foundation

Desde que Inglaterra ganó la Copa del Mundo en 1966, hemos perdido 3 de cada 4 leones salvajes. No dejemos que desaparezca el resto.

Notice something missing from these shirts modelled by our Co-Founders Dame Virginia McKenna & @willtravers? 👀 Shockingly, since England’s 1966 World Cup win, 3 out of 4 wild lions have vanished. 🦁 Help us keep the roars alive. Support Born Free at bornfree.org.uk/donate

Two years on from Labour’s election win, progress on animal welfare has been too slow. While badger culls have ceased and trail hunting reviewed, key promises remain unmet. As a new Prime Minister takes office, we hope this marks real action for animals. 🐾 @AndyBurnhamGM

We're thrilled to announce that Julie the elephant, has arrived safely at Pangea Elephant Sanctuary - the first of its kind in Europe 💚 👉 bit.ly/3RcKHaU Born Free is a founding member of @pangea_trust with @FBB_Officiel, @OATanimaltrust & @MoveTheWorld 📸 Pangea

Remember Cecil the lion, killed by a trophy hunter in 2015? 11 years on, trophy hunting continues - with over 250,000 trophies exported globally. The UK promised a ban, yet permits are still being issued. It’s time to act. 👉 #GetTheBanDone 📩 bit.ly/4weJ4Z1

🌞 Wild Life Summer Issue is here! Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Born Free film, with Dame Virginia answering your questions ✨ Plus, meet an elephant who needs your help and catch up on our latest news 🐘 Read it online here: bit.ly/3T2a4wu

Love wildlife + a good laugh? 🦁😂 Our co-Founder Will Travers is on this year’s @ComedyWildlife judging panel! Enter your funniest wildlife photos or videos before 30 June. Free entry + chance to win a safari. 👉 comedywildlifephoto.com 📸 Deena Sveinsson