Animals Observances

Wild tiger numbers have dropped by more than 95% since the beginning of the 20th century.

Celebrate National Tarantula Appreciation Day on August 8th by learning about these fascinating arachnids and dispelling common myths surrounding them.

The main goal of the holiday is to spread information about the problems faced by this big cat and to propose ways to solve them.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Elephant Day.

Today is World Lizard Day, so let's look at these fascinating reptiles and how to celebrate the day.

There is always a lot of buzz about this awareness day.

International Homeless Animals’ Day is a reason to draw public attention to homeless animals and promote spay/neuter and adoption.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Orangutan Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Whale Shark Day.

A day dedicated to wildlife, observed on the anniversary of Steve Irwin's death in 2006.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Red Panda Day

You might forget the date of this holiday, but we know an animal that won't...

A day to raise awareness of Orcas, Killer Whales, of which the most famous was Shamu.

They aren't good pets, but also, they aren't total pests. Let's take a day to celebrate these adorable rascals.

The mission of World Animal day is to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Octopus Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Migratory Bird Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hagfish Day

Learn about the fascinating Okapi, its conservation challenges and how you can contribute to safeguarding this unique species' future.

Celebrate the unique beauty of Australia's wildlife on World Kangaroo Day and join the movement to protect these iconic marsupials.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mule Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Black Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of RSPB Feed the Birds Day.

National Bison Day is an annual celebration of the significance of the American bison.

Discover the beauty and ecological importance of these fascinating creatures, while learning about their key roles in our oceans' health.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day Of The Horse.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Monkey Day

An annual awareness campaign by the Avian Welfare Coalition to highlight the capture of wild birds for profit.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Save The Eagles Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Squirrel Appreciation Day

An ancient Celtic tradition gives us a chance to look at these amazing creatures.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Feed the Birds Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Pangolin Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Polar Bear Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Horse Protection Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pig Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Wildlife Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Key Deer Awareness Day.

In 1998, Thailand declared March 13 as a day dedicated to the conservation of its elephants.

Celebrate National Learn About Butterflies Day with these interesting facts about butterflies.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Panda Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Manatee Appreciation Day