Born Free · [email protected]

September 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM

Two lions in need: good news, John!

A sanctuary home could await – can you help? Hello John, As soon as we heard Massaï and Alakay’s stories – two lions in desperate need of a new home – we knew Born Free had to help. We hope you feel the same way, as we’ve just had some exciting news! These incredible creatures have been on show, nea…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

September 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM

Two lions in need: good news, John!

A sanctuary home could await – can you help? Hello John, As soon as we heard Massaï and Alakay’s stories – two lions in desperate need of a new home – we knew Born Free had to help. We hope you feel the same way, as we’ve just had some exciting news! These incredible creatures have been on show, nea…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

September 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

Your regular dose of good news from Born Free. Hello John, As the new school year kicks off, here are two big lessons we’ve learned afresh over the past month. One: working with others makes us strong. Two: we can always rely on YOU – thousands of you have taken action to fight trophy hunting, thank…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

September 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

Your regular dose of good news from Born Free. Hello John, As the new school year kicks off, here are two big lessons we’ve learned afresh over the past month. One: working with others makes us strong. Two: we can always rely on YOU – thousands of you have taken action to fight trophy hunting, thank…

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  Dr Mark Jones, Born Free · [email protected]

August 31, 2026 at 8:13 AM

Action Alert: Stop the import of gruesome hunting trophies

Wish they weren't here? Hunting trophies aren’t souvenirs! Hello John, Before coming into power, Labour promised to ban hunting trophy imports. Two years on, they have failed to deliver. They have failed the British public. Failed the wild animals, such as elephants, lions, leopards and giraffes tha…

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  Dr Mark Jones, Born Free · [email protected]

August 31, 2026 at 8:13 AM

Action Alert: Stop the import of gruesome hunting trophies

Wish they weren't here? Hunting trophies aren’t souvenirs! Hello John, Before coming into power, Labour promised to ban hunting trophy imports. Two years on, they have failed to deliver. They have failed the British public. Failed the wild animals, such as elephants, lions, leopards and giraffes tha…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

August 26, 2026 at 3:12 AM

Please give two lions a home, John

Urgent: These vulnerable lions need YOU today Hello John, Like us, do you long to give Massaï and Alakay a better life? It’s so hard to think of these majestic, soulful lions – one from a circus, one from a zoo – so far from where they belong. YES! I WANT TO HELP Like you, we can’t bear animal suffe…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

August 26, 2026 at 3:12 AM

Please give two lions a home, John

Urgent: These vulnerable lions need YOU today Hello John, Like us, do you long to give Massaï and Alakay a better life? It’s so hard to think of these majestic, soulful lions – one from a circus, one from a zoo – so far from where they belong. YES! I WANT TO HELP Like you, we can’t bear animal suffe…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

August 18, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Help transform Massaï’s world, John

Urgent appeal: This lioness needs YOU. Hello John, Have you met Massaï yet? Forced to perform in a circus, it’s hard to think of how greatly she suffered. We long to give her a new life, at our tranquil sanctuary in South Africa. Your gift today could bring her home, and give her peace. DONATE NOW A…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

August 10, 2026 at 9:06 AM

Your gift could give two lions a forever home, John

Massaï and Alakay need you today Hello John, On World Lion Day, I wanted to introduce you to someone in urgent need of your help. Meet 11-year-old lioness Massaï. Your gift today could literally transform her life. Massaï (c) Lowie Loyens, Natuurhulpcentrum She is astonishingly beautiful and appears…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

August 10, 2026 at 9:06 AM

Your gift could give two lions a forever home, John

Massaï and Alakay need you today Hello John, On World Lion Day, I wanted to introduce you to someone in urgent need of your help. Meet 11-year-old lioness Massaï. Your gift today could literally transform her life. Massaï (c) Lowie Loyens, Natuurhulpcentrum She is astonishingly beautiful and appears…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

August 6, 2026 at 7:08 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

There's so much good news to report! Hello John, It might be holiday season but, like you, our passion for wildlife doesn’t take a break! Thanks to your support, there’s much good news to report – from the world’s biggest land mammal, to one of the smallest. But we need your help again. Please, will…

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  Chris Lewis, Born Free · [email protected]

July 22, 2026 at 7:12 AM

50 years on: still wild, still dangerous, still legal

Tell the government it’s time for change Hello John, Did you know, thousands of dangerous non-native wild animals are being kept as ‘pets’ in private homes across Britain? Data we’ve collected and released today reveals there are currently more than 2,200 dangerous wild animals being kept privately …

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  Joanne Bartholomew, Born Free · [email protected]

July 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM

Your personal invitation to our gala John 🐾

Join us for this special evening of fundraising and celebrations! You are invited! Footsteps to Freedom Thursday 18th March 2027, 6.30pm – midnight The Royal Lancaster, London W2 2TY Tickets from £205 BOOK YOUR TICKET Dear John, I am writing on behalf of Born Free, to personally invite you to a very…

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  Joanne Bartholomew, Born Free · [email protected]

July 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM

Your personal invitation to our gala John 🐾

Join us for this special evening of fundraising and celebrations! You are invited! Footsteps to Freedom Thursday 18th March 2027, 6.30pm – midnight The Royal Lancaster, London W2 2TY Tickets from £205 BOOK YOUR TICKET Dear John, I am writing on behalf of Born Free, to personally invite you to a very…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

July 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

Just look at what we've achieved together! Hello John, Sound the trumpets – have you heard the HUGE news yet? Yes! Julie has arrived at Pangea – the very first elephant rehomed at the vast new Born Free supported sanctuary in Portugal. We can scarcely believe it. This is a dream come true, and it’s …

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  Born Free · [email protected]

July 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

Just look at what we've achieved together! Hello John, Sound the trumpets – have you heard the HUGE news yet? Yes! Julie has arrived at Pangea – the very first elephant rehomed at the vast new Born Free supported sanctuary in Portugal. We can scarcely believe it. This is a dream come true, and it’s …

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  Born Free · [email protected]

July 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Time to celebrate John: Julie the elephant has arrived! 🐘

Amazing news from Pangea today! YOU COULD HELP CARE FOR JULIE Hello John, We wanted you to be one of the first to hear. As someone who shares our love of wild animals, we know you’ll be overjoyed. Julie the elephant has safely arrived at Pangea! Yes, Europe’s first large-scale sanctuary for elephant…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

July 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Time to celebrate John: Julie the elephant has arrived! 🐘

Amazing news from Pangea today! YOU COULD HELP CARE FOR JULIE Hello John, We wanted you to be one of the first to hear. As someone who shares our love of wild animals, we know you’ll be overjoyed. Julie the elephant has safely arrived at Pangea! Yes, Europe’s first large-scale sanctuary for elephant…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

June 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM

Enjoy your FREE issue of our wild summer mag!

Discover why we're celebrating and meet a very special elephant... Hello John, It’s time to be inspired! But why have we put a stunning lioness on the cover of our new digi mag? READ WILD LIFE It’s 60 years since the iconic film Born Free inspired the world, and set our Co-Founders on the path that …

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  Born Free · [email protected]

June 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM

Enjoy your FREE issue of our wild summer mag!

Discover why we're celebrating and meet a very special elephant... Hello John, It’s time to be inspired! But why have we put a stunning lioness on the cover of our new digi mag? READ WILD LIFE It’s 60 years since the iconic film Born Free inspired the world, and set our Co-Founders on the path that …

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  Born Free · [email protected]

June 7, 2026 at 6:55 AM

Show your dad how much he means

Give a WILD gift this Father’s Day Dear John, Which animal do you think makes the best dad?! There are some strong contenders – from emperor penguin dads who stand still in the freezing cold, without eating for a staggering two months to incubate their eggs; to mighty silverback gorillas who lead an…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

June 4, 2026 at 7:26 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

What a wonderful, wild world! Hello John, What do a pair of long-legged cats, 200 giant babies, and some ancient UK mammals have in common? They all feature in this month’s update, from your friends at Born Free. Together, we care for a wonderful wild world! But, we urgently need your help again. Fo…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

May 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

Wild and free, together! Hello John, There’s only one way to start this month’s news. From the bottom of our hearts – a lion-size THANK YOU! Your unbelievable generosity in recent weeks has raised vital funds both to keep wild lions safe in Kenya, and to give Kariba the lonely elephant a home at Pan…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

May 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM

Breaking News ❗ Elephant Sanctuary Update

Sound the trumpets - we have incredible news! Dear John, We wanted to share some extraordinary news with you. Born Free-backed Pangea has been working to relocate Kariba, an African elephant currently living alone in a zoo in Belgium, to her forever home at Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctu…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM

You did it! We've reached our target to save lions

Thank you for roaring for lions! ROARSOME NEWS FOR AFRICA’S LIONS Thanks to you, we smashed our target to save lions! £101,470 Hello John, You did it! Thanks to the amazing generosity of supporters like you, our ‘Protect the Pride’ appeal has raised more than £100,000 in 7 days, to save Africa’s lio…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 7:18 AM

Johnit's our last chance to save lions!

We’re SO close – please help DONATE BY MIDDAY ⏰ Hello John, Today is your final opportunity to double your donation, and make twice the difference for Kenya’s lions! DOUBLE MY DONATION ⏰ We are tantalisingly close to our target - can you help?! £98,210 We’re asking for everyone who loves lions to st…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 28, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Lions need YOU – ⏰ 24 hours to double your donation

We want to hear you roar! LET’S ROAR FOR LIONS Dear John, Thank you to everyone who has donated to Save Kenya’s Lions so far! With just ONE DAY to go, we’re so close to reaching our target…. can you help us raise a roarsome £100,000 for lions?! DOUBLE MY DONATION ⏰ Just 24 hours left to double your …

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 27, 2026 at 8:18 AM

Protect lions today. Before it’s too late.

You’ve 48 hours to double your donations MAKE A LION-SIZE DIFFERENCE! Dear John, Did you know, if you donate today, your donation to our Save Kenya’s Lions appeal will be DOUBLED – at no extra cost to you?! DOUBLE YOUR DONATION FOR LIONS When you donate, YOU can have twice the impact. But hurry, the…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 27, 2026 at 8:18 AM

Protect lions today. Before it’s too late.

You’ve 48 hours to double your donations MAKE A LION-SIZE DIFFERENCE! Dear John, Did you know, if you donate today, your donation to our Save Kenya’s Lions appeal will be DOUBLED – at no extra cost to you?! DOUBLE YOUR DONATION FOR LIONS When you donate, YOU can have twice the impact. But hurry, the…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 26, 2026 at 8:56 AM

John, how much do you know about lions?

Take our quiz to find out! DO YOU KNOW YOUR LIONS? Dear John, Lions are a fascinating species – the most social of the big cats, symbolising strength and majesty – but how much do you really know about them?! TAKE OUR QUIZ Are you a lion lover? Think you know how lions show affection? Or can guess h…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 25, 2026 at 7:35 AM

From poacher to protector: read Shadrack’s story

DOUBLE your donation to save lions today £30,800 Dear John, Time is running out to save Africa’s lions. With fewer than 25,000 remaining, these majestic apex predators are at real risk of vanishing forever, if we don’t take action NOW. Donate today and your gift will be doubled, thanks to Earth Rais…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 24, 2026 at 7:46 AM

John, your support could help lions AND people

You can help save Kenya’s lions today PROTECT THE PRIDE TODAY Every donation will be doubled! Help us reach our £100,000 target! £18,000 DONATE NOW Dear John, Since we launched our ‘Protect the Pride: Save Kenya’s Lions’ appeal on Wednesday, we’ve been astonished by your response! Many kind supporte…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 23, 2026 at 8:02 AM

John, lions like Sahara urgently need your help

Double your donations – for one week only CAN YOU HELP SAVE LIONS? Dear John, In case you haven’t heard, this week there’s a fantastic opportunity to DOUBLE your donation to save lions from extinction. Our appeal to Protect the Pride, hosted by Earth Raise, aims to raise £100,000 to keep these iconi…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 11:03 AM

John, DOUBLE your donation to save lions

Save Kenya’s Lions appeal: 22 - 29 April 2026 DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS! Hello John, From now until midday Wednesday 29 April, your donation will be DOUBLED. So, when you donate to save the iconic symbol of Born Free, you’ll have TWICE the impact. Every online donation to save lions from extinction, mad…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 11:03 AM

John, DOUBLE your donation to save lions

Save Kenya’s Lions appeal: 22 - 29 April 2026 DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS! Hello John, From now until midday Wednesday 29 April, your donation will be DOUBLED. So, when you donate to save the iconic symbol of Born Free, you’ll have TWICE the impact. Every online donation to save lions from extinction, mad…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM

Tune in to the Born Free Radio 4 appeal!

Listen to Born Free Patron Jenny Seagrove today Hello John, Tune in today! This morning at 7.54am and this evening at 9.25pm, renowned actress and passionate animal activist, Jenny Seagrove, will be presenting Born Free’s first ever Radio 4 Appeal, on our behalf. BBC Radio 4 Appeal Sunday 12th April…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

April 2, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

Helping wild animals in need, thanks to YOU Hello John, This month, we’re going crazy for lions, and we want to hear you roar! How fitting to celebrate the symbol of Born Free, as we mark 60 years since the iconic film which started it all – starring our charity’s Co-Founders, Dame Virginia McKenna …

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  Carina Hibbitt · [email protected]

March 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM

You can protect wild animals for years to come

For a future where wildlife thrives Hello John, Did you know, leaving a gift to Born Free in your Will is an effective way to protect wild animals for future generations? Having an up-to-date Will makes sure your wishes are made clear. What a wonderful way to ensure the people and causes you care ab…

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  Carina Hibbitt · [email protected]

March 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM

You can protect wild animals for years to come

For a future where wildlife thrives Hello John, Did you know, leaving a gift to Born Free in your Will is an effective way to protect wild animals for future generations? Having an up-to-date Will makes sure your wishes are made clear. What a wonderful way to ensure the people and causes you care ab…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

March 19, 2026 at 8:37 AM

Please give Kariba a home, John

Urgent: This lonely elephant needs YOU today Hello John, Like us, do you long to give Kariba a better life? It’s almost unbearable to think of this majestic soulful elephant, living all alone. This is an emergency. Having company is vital for the well-being of these extraordinary, intelligent animal…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

March 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

Speaking out for wildlife, thanks to YOU Hello John, Thank you for standing with us for a kinder world for wild animals. From rescuing elephants, to pangolins under threat, your support gives a voice to precious species in need – and there’s much to report. Our charity has two anniversaries this mon…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

March 1, 2026 at 8:03 AM

Show your mum how much you care 🧡

Give a gift that gives back this Mother’s Day Dear John, Did you know, many species of animals have social structures based on matrilines – meaning they are centred around the mother, or alpha female of the group? From clans of up to 80 spotted hyena, led by one alpha female, to groups of female bon…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

February 25, 2026 at 7:32 AM

Help transform Kariba’s world, John

Urgent: This precious elephant needs YOU Urgent: Help Kariba today Dear John, Have you met Kariba yet? She was just a terrified baby when snatched from her loving wild family in Zimbabwe, in 1984. Then taken thousands of miles to a German zoo – a cold, unfamiliar new world. You can only imagine her …

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  Dame Virginia McKenna DBE · [email protected]

February 16, 2026 at 7:35 AM

John, help rescue an elephant today

Urgent Appeal: Give Kariba a forever home Urgent Appeal: Give Kariba the elephant a home Dear John, I’m writing with some extraordinary news, and to introduce someone very special. As a Born Free supporter, I want you to be among the first to hear. But, we urgently need your help to make our dream a…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

February 5, 2026 at 7:49 AM

Your monthly update is here, John

Changing lives every day, thanks to YOU Hello John, There’s much news to share! From the dramatic rescue of four cheetah cubs from the illegal pet trade, and three cats after a catastrophic fire, to action against fox hunting and monkey exploitation, we’ve hit the ground running to help wild animals…

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  Born Free · [email protected]

January 31, 2026 at 7:32 AM

Share the love this Valentine’s Day 🦁🎁❤️

Give a gift that gives back Gifts for the one you love 💛 Dear John, With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got a great selection of gifts for animal lovers, from cute clothing to meaningful adoptions that make a lasting impact. ❤️ Check out our Valentine’s range in the Born Free Shop for…

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  Joanne Bartholomew, Born Free · [email protected]

January 22, 2026 at 7:57 AM

Book your place for our event of the year

Just a few tickets remaining... don't miss out! A Night to Remember! SEE HIGHLIGHTS FOOTSTEPS TO FREEDOM Thursday, 19th March 2026 6.30pm - Midnight The Royal Lancaster, London, W2 2TY BOOK FROM £290 Hello John, Don’t miss out. The last few tickets remain for our glittering, black-tie charity ball, …

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  Joanne Bartholomew, Born Free · [email protected]

January 22, 2026 at 7:57 AM

Book your place for our event of the year

Just a few tickets remaining... don't miss out! A Night to Remember! SEE HIGHLIGHTS FOOTSTEPS TO FREEDOM Thursday, 19th March 2026 6.30pm - Midnight The Royal Lancaster, London, W2 2TY BOOK FROM £290 Hello John, Don’t miss out. The last few tickets remain for our glittering, black-tie charity ball, …

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  Born Free · [email protected]

January 15, 2026 at 9:59 AM

Born Free responds to wildfire emergency: We need your help

Rapid response saves sanctuary big cats from raging fires Hello John, Over the past week, devastating wildfires have swept through South Africa’s Western Cape, threatening rescued big cats at our partner sanctuary, Panthera Africa. When Panthera Africa made the courageous decision to evacuate their …

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