🐦 February 2nd marks World Ostrich Day. World Ostrich Day celebrates the world’s largest living bird ...

🦅January 31st marks International Zebra Day. Zebra Day is an opportunity to celebrate one of Africa’s most visually striking animals.....

Spotlights the cheetah, the world’s fastest land animal. Over 90% of wild cheetahs live in Africa, but their populations are vulnerable and fragmented....

🦅September 6th marks International Vulture Awareness Day – a global initiative held every first Saturday of September......

Raises awareness of the African wild dog (painted wolf), one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores.

World Elephant Day (12 August) is a moment to reflect on the beauty, intelligence, and vulnerability of one of Africa’s most iconic species.

Honors the iconic African lion. With fewer than 20,000 lions left in the wild, the day spreads awareness of their declining populations .....

Celebrates Africa’s tallest animal on the longest day of the year. Giraffes are exclusive to Africa and have seen silent declines....

Raises awareness of crocodiles and alligators. The Nile Crocodile and other crocs in Africa face habitat loss and human conflict – this day encourages learning about these ancient predators

🐆 May 3 marks World Leopard Day

World Leopard Day shines a light on one of Africa’s most elusive and enigmatic predators.

Celebrates all five rhino species worldwide. In Africa, it draws attention to Black and White Rhinos and the urgent need to combat poaching and ensure these species’ survival....

March 3rd marks World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day is an international celebration declared by the United Nations, dedicated to raising awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.

Focuses on both hippo species in Africa (common hippo and pygmy hippo). Highlights their ecological role in rivers and declines from habitat loss and poaching.