Hello John,

We hope you've had a great summer – it's been a busy one for Born Free!

We’ve got loads of news to share – from a captive dolphin protest, to badger cull action, a shout out for volunteers, and not one but four new giraffes, there’s much to tell you.

See below for just a taster of an incredible new project, coming soon, to celebrate wild heroes. But, we have all the feels in the world of Born Free so – hankie warning – there’s sorrow to share too.

Three men in face masks and medical coats stand over a cheetah on an operating table, text reads Meet our Wildlife Heroes

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FAREWELL BELLONE

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You helped give her 3½ years of bliss at our sanctuary, in South Africa… But, we were recently heartbroken to have to say goodbye to our beloved 20-year-old lioness, Bellone. Rest easy beautiful girl, you’ll be missed.

SEE OUR TRIBUTE

SHAME ON YOU TUI

Supported by Born Free, a high-profile protest has taken place in Hanover, Germany, outside the TUI HQ. TUI still supports captive dolphin and orca exploitation, selling holiday packages to cruel marine parks.

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Love giraffe as much as we do? Then say ‘hello’ to FOUR new species! Until now, scientists thought the world’s tallest animal had just one species… But how was this decision made and why is it so vital for giraffe conservation?

DISCOVER MORE

Bern to the rescue?

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Badgers are protected under the Bern Convention. So, in 2019, we lodged a complaint about the UK’s cruel cull – filing evidence ever since. Now, after the death of ¼ million badgers, they’ve finally urged the UK to end the cull.

FULL DETAILS

Be a wild volunteer

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Love wildlife? Like to get actively involved? Ethical volunteering is a fab way to help animals in need, and we’re here to help! Make a positive difference, gain new skills and meet others who share your passion.

LEARN HOW

Tickets selling fast

Next March, our Footsteps to Freedom Ball, in London, will be an unmissable celebration of wildlife. There are only a handful of individual tickets left for this star-studded and inspiring event, so don’t miss out!

GET YOURS

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ROAR OF THANKS! 🦁

Supporters around the world took a Walk on the Wild Side in August. You each prowled 23,000 steps – one for every lion in the wild – and together we raised vital funds to protect wild lions, and campaign to end captive exploitation.

Told you there was a lot to process this month! But we can only do all this wonderful work for wildlife because of remarkable, compassionate YOU. Thank you!

From your friends at Born Free

WILDLIFE HEROES: A TEASER! 🎬