Ungulate Calendar
International Zebra Day
Every January 31
National Hippo Day
Every February 15
National Pig Day
Every March 1
The perfect day to celebrate the many and varied wild pig species!
World Tapir Day
Every April 27
World Tapir Day exists to raise awareness about the species of tapir that inhabit Central and South America and Southeast Asia and to raise funds to purchase land to protect it from human encroachment. http://www.tapirday.org/
Keep the Five alive on 5/5!
Every May 5
Join the International Rhino Foundation (https://rhinos.org/) to celebrate rhinos! Throw a party with friends, share fun facts, and donate to support research and conservation of the world’s five surviving rhino species.
International Ungulate Day
First Saturday each June
Celebrate the diversity of ungulates from around the world! The International Hoofstock Awareness Association has put together a wealth of resources for planning events at your facility. ww.internationalhoofstock.org/ has information, signage ideas, and crafts - and be sure to share what YOU are doing to celebrate!
World Giraffe Day
Every June 21
World Giraffe Day celebrates the longest-necked animal on the longest day or night (depending on which hemisphere you live!) of the year – 21 June – every year! Check out http://www.worldgiraffeday.org/ for details and additional information!
World Camel Day
Every June 22
Action Indonesia Awareness Day
Third Sunday every August
Action Indonesia is a Global Species Management Plan (GSMP) for three imperilled ungulates: banteng, babirusa, and anoa. Join in to help raise awareness for all three species!
World Rhino Day
Every September 22
This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways.
Visit https://www.worldrhinoday.org/ for more!
World Okapi Day
Every October 18
Today is centered around celebrating this special animal and using it as a flagship species to protect the entire forest ecosystem in which it lives. Check out https://www.okapiconservation.org/world-okapi-day/ for details and information!
National Bison Day
First Saturday each November
National Bison Day is an annual celebration of the significance of the American bison.