Washington, D.C. — Born Free USA, a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, has a wide variety of wonderful, wild, and creative holiday gift ideas for all ages of animal lovers. Every item helps save lives and gives back to animals in need.[teaserbreak]
“Adopt” a Primate: more than 600 monkeys at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary a brighter tomorrow by “adopting” one of them today. Adopt a primate for $52.00 per year each, which helps provide food, care, and rehabilitation to these deserving individuals. You will receive a photo of the adopted primate along with his/her biography, a certificate of adoption, and a subscription to the Primate Post newsletter. In addition, just for the holidays, a free, adorable, plush primate toy is included (valued at $15.00).
Elsa Sun Catcher Ornament: limited-edition ornament, etched with the image of Elsa: the lioness who inspired the classic Born Free book and iconic 1966 film. Each ornament is handmade by an individual artist in the USA from recycled glass bottles and includes a jute ribbon for hanging. Choose from green or clear glass; approximately 2.75″ in diameter. Price: $10.00.
Plush Wildlife Collection: Purchase a soft and cuddly plush lion, tiger, bear, elephant, cockatiel, primate, or fox. Each comes with fun, child-appropriate facts about some of the issues the species faces in the wild. All measure more than 12″ tall, and the cockatiel boasts a 23″ wing span. Price: $15.00 each.
Elsa Bowtie: Make a compassionate fashion statement with the Born Free USA bowtie featuring Elsa: the lioness who inspired the classic Born Free book and film. Made of vegan microfiber in the USA. Price: $28.00.
What Elephants Like Children’s Storybook: Animal suffering is an extremely delicate subject, especially when talking with children. What Elephants Like is a beautifully illustrated, whimsical children’s book that can help parents teach compassion for elephants. Don’t worry; this book appropriately entertains and enlightens, but without graphic or scary details! Price: $15.99.
Wild Wicks Soy Candles: These candles (16 oz.) are made with all-natural, kosher, 100% soy wax with a lead- and zinc-free self-trimming cotton wick. Burn time for each is approximately 150 hours. There are six scents and animal images to choose from: Balsam Fir (bobcat photo on label), Fresh Linen (lion photo on label), Lemongrass and Green Tea (red fox photo on label), Pink Petals (African elephant photo on label), Hot Apple Pie (bear photo on label), and Unscented (primate photo on label). Price: $19.99 each.
Born Free USA is a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation. Through litigation, legislation, and public education, Born Free USA leads vital campaigns against animals in entertainment, exotic “pets,” trapping and fur, and the destructive international wildlife trade. Born Free USA brings to America the message of “compassionate conservation”—the vision of the U.K.-based Born Free Foundation, established in 1984 by Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, stars of the iconic film Born Free, along with their son Will Travers. Born Free’s mission is to end suffering of wild animals in captivity, conserve threatened and endangered species, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. More at www.bornfreeusa.org, www.twitter.com/bornfreeusa, and www.facebook.com/bornfreeusa.
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