International Clouded Leopard Day
2026-08-04
This day raises awareness of the plight of the clouded leopard. Both in the wild and in captivity, the clouded leopard needs our help to maintain its current population levels and to grow.
Clouded Leopard

International Golden Tamarin Day
2026-08-02
It is a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect these remarkable primates.

International Tiger Day
2026-07-29
This day is celebrated so that humans and tigers can coexist harmoniously. Though there is only a single species of tiger (which is listed as endangered), some of the various subspecies are are considered critically endangered (for example the Amur tiger, Sumatran tiger, and Malayan tiger).
Amur Tiger

World Whale and Dolphin Day
2026-07-23
World Whale and Dolphin Day was established to raise awareness about protecting whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals from threats like pollution and whaling.

July 23, 1982 was when the IWC put a moratorium commercial whaling.

World Snake Day
2026-07-16
A few days after Shark Awareness Day we have World Snake Day. This day was set up to increase the awareness of different snake species around the world. There are lots of negative links made with snakes, so the idea behind the day was to highlight their importance in the world’s ecosystem and that many snakes are not harmful if handled correctly.
Mangshan Viper
Madagascar Ground Boa

World Chimpanzee Day
2026-07-14
The day is a dedicated time to celebrate and raise awareness about chimpanzees and their conservation, particularly in the wild and in captive situations.

World Orca Day
2026-07-14
The day is dedicated to raising awareness about orcas and their threats, and increasing protection for them and their oceans.

Shark Awareness Day
2026-07-14
The idea of this day is to tackle the stigma and raise awareness about the reality of sharks, which are beautiful creatures that keep the ocean ecosystem running and rarely attack humans.

Various kinds of sharks

World Dolphin Day
2026-07-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The day is an opportunity to celebrate dolphins, to share information about their intelligence and sentience, and to promote conservation initiatives. It’s also a chance to raise awareness of the threats dolphins are facing. These include hunting, commercial exploitation, entanglement in fishing gear, and habitat loss due to human activities.

International Save the Vaquita Day
2026-07-08
The Vaquita is possibly the most endangered mammal species in the world, with less than 10 left (possibly as low as 6). It can’t be held in captivity & the Mexican government has basically written it off as unsaveable.

Pink Flamingo Day
2026-06-23
This could almost be an April Fools Day. It doesn’t celebrate the bird but the pink flamingo lawn ornaments! It tickled me so I decided to share it.

World Camel Day
2026-06-22
The day recognizes the importance of camels in history, culture, and as a symbol of resilience and endurance.

World Giraffe Day
2026-06-21
This day was chosen to celebrate the world’s tallest animal on the longest day or night (depending on which hemisphere you live) of the year. How cool is that!!

I call this my Missouri giraffe photo with a piece of grass hanging out of the mouth.

World Croc Day
2026-06-17
This annual day is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about crocodiles, encouraging everyone to learn more about these amazing reptiles

World Sea Turtle Day
2026-06-16
June 16th is World Sea Turtle Day because it is the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr who is widely known as “the father of sea turtle biology.” Dr. Carr focused his entire career on sea turtle research and conservation. Of the 7 species of sea turtles all but one is threatened, endangered and with the Kemp’s Ridley and the hawksbill sea turtles being critically endangered.

National Cougar Day
2026-06-12
National Cougar Day is to celebrate the cougar which once roamed over the entire United States, but has been extirpated from most of it’s eastern range.

International Lynx Day
2026-06-11
This event is to raise awareness about the protection of the Eurasian lynx in Europe and to familiarize people with the life of these elusive felines.

World Ocean Day
2026-06-08
This day is to help unite and rally the world to protect and restore our blue planet!
Much of the oceans look like deserts, with any life under the waves.
The Pacific Ocean

World Swift Day
2026-06-07
World Swift Day is to improve awareness of these fascinating little birds.

National Black Bear Day
2026-06-06
This celebrates the most common bear in North America, the American black bear. At one time they occurred in all 50 states except Hawaii. Now they have been extirpated in several of the plains states and north eastern states.
American Black Bear

World Parrot Day
2026-05-31
This day was designed to promote parrots and highlight the threats they face in the wild. Some of the threats they face are deforestation and capture for the pet trade.
If you are thinking about getting a type of parrot, even a small parrot like a conure, remember they can live well over 30 years, attach to their owner, and most can be loud. Always buy parrots from a reputable breeder.
Green Winged Macaw
Kea (probably my favorite parrot)

National Alligator Day
2026-05-29
This day is designed to improve awareness of the American Alligator.
American Alligator

Whooping Crane Day
2026-05-28
Whooping Crane Day is designed to show our appreciation of the rarest crane in the world, and one of the most rare birds in North America.
Whooping Crane

World Otter Day
2026-05-27
This day was established by the International Otter Survival Fund. It was designed to help draw attention to otters, celebrate them, and raise awareness and support for their conservation globally. For example, the giant otter of South America.

World Turtle Day
2026-05-23
This was established by…American TORTOISE rescue. It is designed to raise awareness of turtle and tortoise conservation. This year I believe the theme is on sea turtles.

International Biological Diversity Day
2026-05-22
International Biological Diversity Day was created by the United Nations to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity and the threats it currently faces from human activity.

World Bee Day
2026-05-20
I don’t do much with insects but bees are such incredibly important insects, I wanted to post their day!!

World Civet Day
2026-04-04
World Civet Day highlight the unique role civets play in ecosystems and the threats they face, especially from the unethical kopi luwak (civet coffee) trade, with themes focusing on conservation, education, and promoting responsible choices like avoiding exploited wildlife products.

National Peacock Day
2026-03-25
This day celebrates mostly in art the wondrous peacock.

Manatee Appreciation Day
2026-03-25
This day is to raise awareness about manatees, their habitats, and the challenges they face. This is a US appreciation day so focuses on the West Indian manatee or Florida manatee.
