• National Alpaca Day

    Alpaca Day is a special day that celebrates the unique and gentle alpaca. Alpaca

  • Save the Koala Day

    Save the Koala Day raises awareness for the plight of the koala. It's also a day to educate the public on the importance of conserving the koala's natural habitat. Koala

  • International Raccoon Appreciation Day

    On International Raccoon Appreciation Day it encourages people to learn more about raccoons and show appreciation for them. Raccoon

  • World Animal Day

    For this day animal lovers unite to educate others and advocate for action against animal cruelty, neglect and any unfair treatment of animals.

  • National Badger Day

    The "National" in this day is for the United Kingdom , though some other European countries like Germany also celebrate it.  I am hoping we can have a US National Badger Day!  Who's with me, at least Wisconsin! American Badger

  • World Octopus Day

    This is a special occasion dedicated to one of the most fascinating creatures on our planet: the octopus.  Probably the smartest invertebrate in the world. Giant Pacific Octopus

  • International Sloth Day

    On this day, we celebrate these enigmatic creatures and raise awareness for their species, some of which are critically endangered. Also a time to SLOW DOWN! Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth

  • National Reptile Awareness Day

    The purpose of the day is to shine a light on these highly beneficial species and the threats they face across the US. Reptiles, which serve as both predators and prey, are crucial members of ecosystems, playing an integral role in energy dynamics, regulating pests, and more. American Alligator Eastern Diamond Back Rattlesnake Blue Iguana […]

  • World Kangaroo Day

    The mission of this day is to create an international day to celebrate Australia's national icon. Red Kangaroos