News About and From Us:
Tribute to Holly
At the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary, rescuing and providing homes for nonhuman primates is deeply satisfying because of the new and rich life we give these individuals. It is a fact of life, of course, that these individuals eventually die. So it was, sadly, with Holly, the eldest baboon at the Sanctuary.
Do zoos make animals crazy?
You can help us find out. With our Zoo Check form, you can help us track abuses and substandard conditions suffered by animals in zoos, aquariums, circuses, or other places that exhibits animals.
Gorgeously Green
Gorgeously Green, the new book by Sophie Uliano, longtime friend to Born Free, will hit bookstores April 8, and provides readers with simple steps to make their lives more “green.” After all, green is the new black! With a forward by actor and activist, Julia Roberts, Gorgeously Green is a must-have for any gal making environmentally positive changes in her life. And Ms. Roberts isn’t the only celebrity hip to Sophie’s tips. Oprah will soon welcome Sophie to her talk show. Be sure to check your local listings.
Our Staff Sounds Off
Be sure to check out our new blog, where members of the Born Free USA team and animal experts talk about issues that make them tick — or just plain tick them off! Whether it’s a topic that infuriates, delights, or challenges, the Born Free USA blog is yet another way for us to connect and share stories about the work that inspires us all. Be sure to sign up to receive RSS feeds straight to your inbox!
No Vacation for Pigs
In 2007, Handle with Care, a global coalition of national and international animal protection organizations (including Born Free USA united with API), conducted an investigation into one of the worst transportation routes pigs travel in North America.
What investigators found will horrify you.
Born Free USA is now on Facebook!
If you're on Facebook, add us! If you're not, here's your excuse to get online and join in. It’s a great way to connect with like-minded people who care about the things you care about, like making sure wild animals stay where they belong ... in the wild.
Statement on Tiger Mauling at San Francisco Zoo
News of the fatal mauling by a tiger at the San Francisco Zoo has made headlines around the world, igniting a much-needed debate about the future of wild animals in captivity.
Shopping That Says "I Care About Animals"
Just in time for the holidays — shop The Vegetarian Site during the month of December, and API receives 10% of your purchase price. Choose from a wide selection of ethically manufactured products including footwear, clothing, accessories, groceries, and more. Whether looking for the perfect gift for the compassionate person in your life — or just stocking up on items for you — shopping The Vegetarian Site says “I care about animals.”
