Events

National Zoo Awareness Day is a way to recognize the important role that zoos play in preserving and protecting endangered species, teaching conservation lessons, and bringing people closer to nature.

This day is to celebrate the over 500 primate species by learning more about them, the threats they face, and what you can do to protect Primates: Western Lowland Gorilla […]

International Vulture Awareness Day celebrates an often maligned but keystone group, with emphasis on there place in nature and their plight across the world! California Condors Andy N. Condor (Andean […]

This day is set aside to honor the smallest birds that play an important part as pollinators. Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

This day is a way to spread knowledge and appreciation for iguanas. Grand Cayman Blue Iguana

This day is to learn more about the Slow-Loris, one of the few venomous mammals.  

Red Panda Day is celebrated to spread awareness of the red panda and promote the importance of protecting them from extinction. Red Panda

World Rhino Day is a day of awareness for all five rhino species and the work being done to save them. Black Rhinoceros

This day is dedicated to honoring these majestic creatures and raising awareness about the challenges they face.

On this day, individuals and organizations with an interest in gorilla welfare work together to raise awareness of the plight of gorillas. Western Lowland Gorilla