Born Free: A New Adventure Born Free: A New Adventure Born Free: A New Adventure is a 1996 American made-for-television adventure film, starring Jonathan Brandis and Ariana Richards. The film was written by John McGreevey and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. It was first aired at ABC on April 27, 1996. "Born Free: A New Adventure" is part of a series of books and films, released since 1960 and based on the real life of the lioness Elsa. The film was shot entirely in South Africa. Two teenagers, Rand and Val, rescue a young lioness that have been tamed by hunters. Now, they have to
Mara the Lioness earlier when they had attempted to release her back into the wild. Eventually only Ugas was released into the Meru Game Reserve. It was decided that Mara was too tame and she and the other lionesses should be relocated to Whipsnade Park. Just prior to her departure Mara gave birth to male and female twin cubs, sired by Ugas during the filming of "Born Free". In 1966, Irene Grindlay wrote a book titled "Velvet Paws" which detailed the life of Mara up to and including her appearance in the movie "Born Free". ""We have no reason to reproach ourselves. We