Keep Wildlife In The Wild - Where it Belongs
Right now, wild animals need us more than ever.
Across the world, animals like lions, elephants, and pangolins are losing their homes, trapped in captivity, or hunted for profit. Nature is under threat – forests are being destroyed, oceans polluted, and habitats wiped out. If we don’t act fast, some of the world’s most incredible creatures could disappear forever.
But there is hope. Together, we can change this. At Born Free, we believe in Keeping Wildlife In The Wild. For over 40 years, we’ve rescued animals from captivity, protected their homes, fought against the cruelty of captivity and inspired people everywhere to care for nature.
We know the solutions: stopping animal exploitation, protecting wild places and rescuing animals in need.
With your help, we can create a better future for wildlife and our planet.
What We Do
At Born Free, we work hard every day to keep wildlife in the wild. Here's how:
Rescue animals like lions, pangolins, cheetahs, leopards, tigers and bears from captivity and the illegal wildlife trade.
Fight for stronger laws to stop trophy hunting, challenge the illegal wildlife trade, fight against poaching and halt the demand for trading of wild animals.
Protect habitats like the forests where tigers, orangutans, chimpanzees, and gorillas live, and the savannah where lions, elephants, and cheetahs roam, so these animals stay safe.
Campaign to end cruel practices like keeping dolphins in tanks or using animals in circuses.
Empower communities to care for nature and live peacefully with wildlife.
Take action for the planet by tackling habitat loss and helping nature thrive!
Every action matters, and together, we can make sure wild animals stay safe, happy, and free – just as nature intended.
Image credits and copyright: Gopal Tiger - (c) Wildlife SOS; Timtom Orangutan - (c) Orangutan Foundation; Chinoises Chimpanzee - (c) Limbe Wildlife Centre. Lions - (c) George Logan, King the lion, Paris Apartment - (c) Web image-Photo 2. Credit Fondation 30 Millions d’Amis
How you can support Born Free:
🦁You’re the real hero in this story! 🦁 Every small action makes a big difference 🐘, and here’s how you can help:
Sign up for Hear the Roar: packed full of wildlife news, incredible animal facts, thought-provoking articles, puzzles and quizzes – all to inspire your class to love everything WILD!! Ask your school to sign up.
Request a Born Free workshop, talk or assembly for your school or eco-club. We offer free in-person or remote sessions on wildlife and conservation. There are downloadable lesson plans and resources on TES. Ask your school to contact our education team!
Join the Born Free Kids Club: Discover amazing facts about wildlife, and the challenges they face, and share with your friends. The more people who care, the bigger the impact! https://www.bornfree.org.uk/kids-club/
Fundraise for Wildlife: Host a bake sale, organise a fun run, do a sponsored class silence (happy teachers!) or take on our Big Cat Nap challenge. Or come up with your own creative ideas to raise money to help keep wildlife in the wild.
Say NO to selfish Selfies: Pledge not to take photos with wild animals that are being exploited as photo props at tourist attractions
Adopt an Animal: Choose an animal ambassador as your class mascot and fundraise to fund your class adoption (or as a gift for your teacher or TA shhhhhhh 🤫)
Your talent, care, and love for animals make all the difference. Together, we can protect wild animals and their homes – forever free!
