Events

This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of the Asiatic black bear, also known as the moon bear, and to celebrate efforts to protect them. 

World Lion Day seeks to inform the public about the decline of lion populations in the wild and the efforts being made to stop them from becoming endangered. It is […]

World Elephant Day is a day to get people to support organizations that are working to stop the illegal poaching and trade of elephant ivory and other wildlife products, protect […]

This day aims to highlight the threats facing these unique animals, which are native to the border regions of Kenya and Somalia, and to promote conservation efforts.  This day aims […]

It's a time to recognize the ecological importance of wolves, raise awareness about their conservation, and address misconceptions surrounding them.

The day encourages us to show appreciation for lizards and to learn more about them. Kimberly Rock Monitor

This is a day to become more informed about penguins and their current issues.  For example the Galapagos penguin is the only penguin that sometimes swims into the northern hemisphere, […]

This is the day to appreciate squirrels, for which there are 122 species of "tree" squirrels. Prevost's Squirrel    

This day is to learn and protect zebras.  There are three species of zebra, the plains zebra (doing well), the mountain zebra (vulnerable/threatened), and Grevy's zebra (endangered).

This day is to raise awareness of the endangered great ape: Bonobo.  Though they look very similar to a chimpanzee they are a completely separate species.  Also, whereas chimpanzees are […]