International Seal Day
2026-03-22
It is a day set aside to raise awareness about seal conservation around the world.
Harbor Seal

World Bear Day
2026-03-23
World Bear Day celebrates all bears, regardless of species. Though some are doing well, like the American black bear, others are Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) or Threatened (ESA) like the Andean (spectacled) bear.
Andean Bear

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.

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

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.

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 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.
