Events

It is a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect these remarkable primates.

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

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 also an opportunity to celebrate lions' cultural significance and the important role they play in ecosystems.  In the last 100 years, the lion population has […]

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 wild elephant habitat, and provide sanctuaries and alternative habitats for domestic elephants to live freely. African Elephant Asian Elephant

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. 

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 day is meant to inspire people everywhere to take action to protect orangutans in the wild and care for orphaned and displaced orangutans being looked after at rescue centers in Borneo and Sumatra. Borneo Orangutan

This day is for appreciating and learning about Painted Dogs, also known as African wild dogs.  They are facing many challenges including distemper and habitat loss.

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 (great ape) Japanese Snow Monkey (old world monkey) Black-Handed Spider-Monkey (new world monkey) Ringtailed Lemur (Lemurs) Ivan the Zoo Guy (human...mostly)

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 Condor) Bearded Vultures Cape Vulture

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