Born Free Foundation

We work tirelessly to ensure all wild animals are treated with compassion and respect. #KeepWildlifeInTheWild. President & Co-Founder @willtravers

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🌞 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: https://t.co/Az1qQVkFiX

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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.

👉 https://t.co/T67UjEW3V4

📸 Deena Sveinsson

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❗After another newborn elephant death at Zurich Zoo, Born Free joins global experts urging an immediate end to its breeding programme.

11 elephants have died in a decade with every calf lost. This isn't just a coincidence.

Read the full news story 👉 https://t.co/5FFPp862YY

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🐘❗Kariba’s move to Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary was delayed by a foot abscess - but she’s on the mend! Using thermal imaging, vets can track healing without touching her.

Her new life at Pangea awaits 💛 https://t.co/A4f0lY67DB

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🦒 This #WorldGiraffeDay, we’re spotlighting our Twiga Team's work in Meru National Park.

On patrol daily, they track giraffes and other wildlife, removing deadly snares to protect these long-legged giants.

💚 Adopt a giraffe to help support their work: https://t.co/O1pj0AVS8d

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Growing up near Meru National Park, wildlife encounters were part of Charles Njoroge's daily life. Today, as our Community Engagement Coordinator, Njoroge works with communities facing the same challenges he once did.

Learn about his inspiring work here: https://t.co/9qbGGI4jMw

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🚩 Have you seen a captive animal in distress or showing repetitive behaviours?

Captivity is nothing like life in the wild. Limited space, unnatural social groups and constant human presence can cause suffering.

We need you to Raise the Red Flag today👉 https://t.co/YK5SM5ye7W

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Born Free, alongside @AsiaforAnimals and 260+ organisations, has submitted an appeal to the Rajasthan Government urging for an end to elephant exploitation.

Chanchal’s death has reignited concerns about welfare concerns.

Read the full letter 👉 https://t.co/01aqx1qHIb

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Three lions on a shirt but today, only 1 in 4 remain in the wild 🦁⚽

Since 1966, Africa’s lion population has fallen by 75%. Fewer than 25,000 remain.

As England kicks off tonight, let’s not forget the wild lions who need our support.
Learn more 👉 https://t.co/BLynF3JMX7

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Last Friday our Born Free Kenya team marked World Environment Day with an inspiring community celebration. From wildlife art to tree planting & a community clean‑up, the day was a powerful reminder that change starts at the grassroots.

Read more here: https://t.co/4qvGJZDAmS

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Born Free is sorry to hear of the sad death of trailblazing investigative reporter, Roger Cook, who brought the horrific practice of ‘canned lion hunting’ to the world’s attention.

Read a tribute from Born Free's Co-Founder, Will Travers OBE, here ⬇️

https://t.co/HwZCU0sDMJ

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Whipsnade Zoo has announced the birth of an endangered Asian elephant, calling it “real hope for the future”. But for Born Free, this is no cause for celebration. Another calf born into captivity reminds us of Pole Pole, who died at London Zoo in 1983.
👉 https://t.co/0F4HQ8oYtp

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With Father’s Day just around the corner on 21st June, we’re celebrating every dad, stepdad, grandad & father figure in our lives. If you’re searching for a gift that’s thoughtful, meaningful & makes a difference, we’ve got you covered.

Shop online here: https://t.co/o8ZObNaM8P

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🐘 Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, is completing her final checks before moving to the Born Free supported Pangea Elephant Sanctuary. After decades in the circus, she’ll soon have space, care & companionship.
Learn more in our latest news update: https://t.co/TMm7lXmbIK

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🥳 Today, we celebrate the 95th birthday of our beloved Co‑Founder, Dame Virginia McKenna

We’d love it if you could join us in celebrating her incredible legacy by signing her digital birthday card and sharing your own birthday message. 👉 https://t.co/Etglo1UKtY

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Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay - a reminder of the urgent challenges our planet faces, from climate change to biodiversity loss & pollution. We all share a responsibility to protect our world.

Every positive action counts. Change begins with each of us 👉 https://t.co/pNmJI4SQTp

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Following months of speculation and negotiation, it has emerged that the French authorities are pushing forward with proposals to move the orcas, Wikie and Keijo, from Marineland in France, to Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain.

Learn more in our latest news: https://t.co/LZOvJys52u

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📣 Nominations are now open for Born Free’s Youth & Junior Ambassador Programme!

Are you, or is someone you know, aged 8-18 and passionate about wild animals? Ready to speak up and inspire others? Then this could be your moment!

Find out more & apply: https://t.co/yft1BYPx4F

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🦡 The government’s decision not to renew the final culling licence in Cumbria has brought an end to one of the country’s most ineffective wildlife control policies.

However, there's still uncertainty about what may happen next. Read the full story here: https://t.co/ppexm9hXyB

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Bred for profit. Exploited for entertainment. Killed for trophies.

Thousands of captive-bred lions in South Africa are trapped in a cycle of suffering - from cub petting, ‘walking with lions’, to canned hunting and the sale of body parts.

Learn more: https://t.co/b4boKTX9e9