Mission

Having joined forces in December 2007, Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute is the combination of two dynamic animal welfare organizations working to end the unnecessary suffering of wild animals in captivity and secure a long-term future for wild species in their natural habitats. Our main areas of focus are exotic "pets", animals in entertainment, the international wildlife trade, and trapping and fur. Each individual animal matters, and we make a difference using tools such as legislation, litigation, public education, and advocacy. In addition, we operate a Primate Sanctuary in Texas that his home to more than 500 nonhuman primates, many of whom were rescued from abusive situations in laboratories, roadside zoos, and private possession and are now living in a free-range environment with minimum human interference.