They might be wildlife icons, but, sadly, elephants are in crisis. Save The Elephant Day is a chance to show our love and support for these much-loved giants and raise awareness of the threats to their future in both Africa and Asia, ranging from ivory poachers and traffickers to loss of...
Smiley Bat and Bat Conservation International have declared this holiday to celebrate the bats returning from their winter migrations. Here are just a few things you may not know about bats: - There are nearly 1,000 species of bats in the world. - Bats have been around since the...
Don’t Step On A Bee Day is an important reminder that the fate of the common bee lies in the balance – with bee numbers in some countries having halved in the last decade with no apparent cause, it’s vital that we take care to maintain bee populations, pollination and honey...
I Love Horses Day pays tribute to one of the greatly loved animals and pets. If you've never ridden a horse, you're missing out on something very special. I Love Horses Day is a great oportunity to try it! They gallop and trot, whinny and neigh, capturing our imagination — and our...
World Ranger Day is observed annually on the 31st of July, and is promoted by the 54 member associations of the International Ranger Federation (IRF). The first World Ranger Day was observed in 2007 on the 15th anniversary of the founding of the IRF. Every day park rangers risk their...
The first zoo dates back to 1500 BC in ancient Egypt. The tradition was passed down, all the way to the 1400s AD, when Columbus discovered “The New World.” A new world meant new creatures, and his discoveries renewed interest in zoos all across Europe. Today, there are over 2,800 zoos in the...