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How Captive Breeding Fails at True Wildlife Conservation
Is captive breeding really the solution to bring our dwindling species back? Explore the pros and cons of the process and see what we can all be doing to help animals on the brink.

Free The Wild
4 days ago4 min read


The Caged Bear: What Armenia’s Bears Reveal About Us All
Brown Bears in Armenia face ongoing issues due to traditions and age-old norms. Culture is one thing, cruelty is another...

Free The Wild
Jun 44 min read


Billy and Tina Covertly Moved to Tulsa Zoo Under the Cover of Darkness
Billy and Tina, the last elephants at LA Zoo, were secretly moved to Tulsa Zoo under the cover of darkness.

Free The Wild
May 215 min read


Elephants Do Not Belong In Zoos
A Brief History of Elephants in Captivity Zoos have long marketed themselves as places of education, entertainment and conservation. But...

Sagan Cowne
May 144 min read


The Southern & East African Leopard Genome Project
Please help us to support the Souther & East African Leopard Genome Project so that wild leopards can continue to thrive.

Free The Wild
May 74 min read


Billy & Tina - It's Now or Never!
We have been advocating for Billy's release to Sanctuary for years - and now LA Council has agreed to move him... but instead of sending him to a sanctuary, they want to send him and Tina to another zoo!

Free The Wild
Apr 3010 min read


The Role of Legislation in Ending Captive Animal Entertainment
What legislative changes would, could or should come into effect to help protect wild animals in captivity?

Free The Wild
Apr 234 min read


Do Zoos Really Educate? An Analysis of Conservation Claims
Explore whether modern-day zoos are really as educational and concerned with conservation as they claim to be.

Free The Wild
Apr 165 min read


The Psychological Impact of Captivity on Wild Animals
Explore the psychological impact of captivity on a range of wild animals, and find out what the consequences can be

Free The Wild
Apr 97 min read


The Hidden Dangers of Captivity: A Closer Look at Pata Zoo's Disregarded Residents
The residents of Pata Zoo face the aftermath of an earthquake, and with nowhere to go, they face the worst of the consequences.

Free The Wild
Apr 23 min read


Reimagining Conservation: How Sanctuaries Can Replace Zoos
We explore the possibilities in a world where zoos transform into sanctuaries...

Free The Wild
Mar 265 min read


The Ethical Dilemma of Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity
Breeding endangered species in captivity is a practice that has long sparked intense debate among conservationists, animal welfare...

Sagan Cowne
Mar 194 min read


Private Menageries: Luxury for Humans, Cruelty for Animals
As a global society, do we really need to continue collecting exotic animals to boost our egos? It's time for change...

Free The Wild
Mar 125 min read


Join Free The Wild in Our Urgent Conservation and Rescue Efforts
Join our efforts in conservation and predator protection in South Africa, along with urgent rescue efforts in Pakistan.

Free The Wild
Feb 282 min read


The Hidden Suffering of Zoo Animals: What You Don’t See
An insight into what goes on behind the scenes in most zoos around the world.

Free The Wild
Feb 263 min read


Kaavan's Journey: A Fantastic Finale
Kaavan was dubbed "the World's Loneliest Elephant" after spending more than 8 years in total isolation in Marghazar Zoo, Islamabad,...

Free The Wild
Dec 7, 20205 min read


URGENT: The last few steps for Kaavan’s freedom but now we need your help!
Kaavan, pictured above, who has been called ‘the loneliest elephant in the world’ has a new home where he will be surrounded in nature...

Free The Wild
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Kaavan Set To Retire To Cambodian Elephant Sanctuary.
Dear Supporters, My fellow Co-Founders, Trustees and I are delighted by the news from Pakistan regarding the relocation and retirement of...

Free The Wild
Jul 17, 20202 min read


Letter from FTW Co-Founder, Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne
Dear Supporters, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your assistance in signing this petition to release Bua, the very sad and...

Free The Wild
Jul 8, 20202 min read


Open Letter to the Ministers
Over the last few months, Free The Wild Trustee Anika Sleem and Team Kaavan's Diana Muñoz have been tirelessly chipping away at a...

Free The Wild
May 18, 20204 min read
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