A famous gorilla named Koko is thought to have learned over 1,000 signs and understood more than 2,000 English words. Koko lived in San Fransico Zoo. Whilst it is impressive that a gorilla can learn ...

Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, reports on the annual Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime meeting held ...

Powerful new Born Free report exposes the plight of captive great apes in zoos. Launched today, Born Free’s compelling new report Our Captive Cousins: The Plight of Great Apes in Zoos delivers a ...

If you manage to stop illegal logging in a vital orangutan reserve in Indonesian Borneo, is it possible to restore this habitat? Find out more, in this fascinating long-read article.

This report examines the myriad of issues facing great apes living in captive zoo environments, and looks at the solutions to improved welfare for our closest cousins.

Born Free’s Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg highlights the mystery and uniqueness of bonobos and reports on what Born Free is doing to protect these rare great apes.

Born Free is appalled by news of the latest slaughter of a lion by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe in June 2025.

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Our Tank Free campaign aims to raise awareness about the plight of captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises and appeal to those thinking of visiting a dolphinarium or swim-with facility not to buy a ...