The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity that works though advocacy, teamwork and education to influence, inspire and encourage a greater respect for wild animals by working to prevent the suffering of animals in captivity and protect wildlife in the wild. Incorporating both a proactive and reactive approach, Born Free pursues an animal welfare agenda that addresses public concern, working together with governments and NGOs to encourage improvements to benefit the welfare of individual animals. Born Free’s compassionate conservation agenda ensures the survival of threatened wildlife and their habitats, while recognising the needs of people living in and around those habitats.

The Born Free Foundation is opposed to the keeping of animals in zoos, circuses and other forms of captive animal ‘attraction’, and undertakes investigations and campaigns to challenge the industry’s justifications. Through campaigns like Travellers Alert, a dynamic online campaign working to alleviate the suffering of animals used in tourism experiences worldwide, Born Free informs the public about the issues concerning animal welfare problems at home and abroad.

In 2005, the main campaigns include: UK circuses, Valli the elephant in Wales, captive polar bears, Thailand zoos, legal compliance of zoos in Spain, responsible tourism, European collaboration, primates as pets, Animal Welfare Bill and wild animals in photographic opportunities.

Name of contact person: Daniel Turner, Senior Programme Officer

Address: 3 Grove House, Foundry Lane, Horsham. RH13 5PL

Email address:  daniel@bornfree.org.uk

Tel: 01403 240170 or 01403 327838

Year Organisation Established: 1984

Name of Chief Executive UK: Will Travers

Membership:   6000 
Supporters:   133,000
                
Additional Information:
In 2005 Born Free has over 60 projects in 17 countries. Headquarters are located in Horsham, West Sussex. There is an operations office in Nairobi, Kenya and an associate office in Washington DC, USA.

Charity no. 1070906