Born Free USA

Based in Sacramento, Born Free USA is a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization working to protect wild animals and preserve wildlife in natural habitats. Its work spans communities, classrooms, courtrooms, and Congress, where the organization advocates against exploitation in captivity and supports coexistence between people and wildlife. Campaign areas include animals in captivity, trapping, the fur trade, endangered species protections, wildlife trade, and living alongside wildlife. Born Free USA also operates a 175-acre primate sanctuary in south Texas, providing a permanent home for hundreds of rescued monkeys, including animals from roadside zoos, private homes, and research settings. The organization offers educational resources, investigations, advocacy initiatives, animal rescue and care, an action center, donations, adoptions, and an online store.