You have been at the forefront of action for wild animals in need for 40 years. With your help, we have achieved a lot, but the need is increasing.

Dear John,

Thanks to your support, Born Free has been the voice for wild animals for 40 years. I’d like to say a huge thank you! It means the world to the wild animals we strive to help.

We’ve achieved so much, but sadly, there is more to be done. Wild animals are still:

• Imprisoned within zoos around the world

• Hunted in the wild for their body parts

• Struggling to survive in habitats under threat due to the climate crisis

Born Free has grown into a global force for wildlife, thanks to supporters like you.

Over four decades of relentless effort, we’ve helped:

• End the exploitation of captive dolphins and wild animals in circuses in the UK

• Transform the lives of 57 rescued lions and provided care for them in our sanctuaries

• Secure a global ivory trade ban

• See India’s wild tigers more than double

There is much to celebrate, and we couldn’t have done it without you. But many challenges remain, and we need your support to keep fighting. While individual wild animals suffer, and vulnerable species and their habitats are threatened, we will not stop.

Today, we need your help more than ever before. You’ll help us continue to protect these amazing animals by giving them a voice, and the care and homes they need. That’s why I am asking you, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, will you donate today?

Your generosity has already changed lives for good, and your future support will make a world of difference to wild animals in need.

With you by our side, we’ll continue to be the animals’ champion, a strong, trusted voice for the voiceless. We won’t give up, and we won’t give in.  

The animals can’t show their appreciation, but I can. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all you do to help the wild animals we both care so deeply about.

Will Travers OBE
Co-Founder and Executive President
Born Free

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