World Hirola Day takes place every year on 12 August and raises awareness of the hirola, one of the…

Scimitar-Horned Oryx DayOn August 16, get ready to not only celebrate a beautiful species of oryx, but a ground-breaking conservation success story; one of many instigated by the zoo community. Once Extinct-in-the-Wild due to overhunting, overgrazing and desertification, the scimitar-horned oryx became re-established in the plains of Tunisia thanks to the incredible efforts of zoos and partnerships with NGOs and governing bodies.  #ScimitarHornedOryxDay@Environmentalists

National Honey Bee Day falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026, the third Saturday of August and brings a buzzing celebration for beekeepers, honey lovers, and all blooming things.The day recognizes both the honey bee and the beekeepers who tend the hives. It also encourages everyone to enjoy and buy locally grown honey. World Honey Bee Day is a day to learn about honey bees!When we plant wildflowers, orchards, and other flowering plants, we support pollinators such as honey bees. They depend on the nectar of a variety of plants for their survival. Conversely, we depend on honeybees for our survival, too! Without their pollinating abilities, many nutritious plants wouldn't reproduce.#HoneyBeeDay@Environmentalists

International Wolf Day takes place every year on 13 August. It is a global conservation observance dedicated to raising awareness of the ecological importance of wolves, challenging the myths that have long surrounded them, and building support for their protection in the wild. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 13 August.International Wolf Day is an annual awareness day that encourages people to look past centuries of folklore and fear and to recognise wolves as keystone predators essential to healthy ecosystems. It is promoted by conservation organisations, wildlife sanctuaries, educators and nature enthusiasts around the world, including bodies such as World Animal Protection. The day focuses on the threats wolves face, including habitat loss, trophy hunting and persecution rooted in misconception, and it advocates for peaceful coexistence between wolves and the communities that share their range.#InternationalWolfDay@Environmentalists

On August 12 World Elephant Day asks you to help conserve and protect elephants from the numerous threats they face.On August 12, 2012, the inaugural World Elephant Day was launched to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. The elephant is loved, revered and respected by people and cultures around the world, yet we balance on the brink of seeing the last of this magnificent creature.The escalation of poaching, habitat loss, human-elephant conflict and mistreatment in captivity are just some of the threats to both African and Asian elephants. Working towards better protection for wild elephants, improving enforcement policies to prevent the illegal poaching and trade of ivory, conserving elephant habitats, better treatment for captive elephants and, when appropriate, reintroducing captive elephants into natural, protected sanctuaries are the goals that numerous elephant conservation organizations are focusing on around the world.#WorlElephantDay@Environmentalists

World Lion Day is observed on 10 August each year. Founded by Big Cat Rescue, an internationally recognised big cat sanctuary, the day was created to raise global awareness of the urgent conservation challenges facing lions and to mobilise public support for their protection. As one of the most iconic and beloved animals on Earth, the lion has long symbolised strength, courage, and the wild magnificence of Africa, yet its populations have declined dramatically over recent decades. World Lion Day exists to ensure that these extraordinary animals remain a living presence in the wild, not just a memory.#WorldLionDay@Environmentalists

International Moon Bear Day is observed on 8 August every year, raising awareness about the Asiatic black bear, known as the moon bear, and the threats it faces across Asia, including habitat loss, illegal hunting, and the deeply inhumane practice of bear bile farming. The day is led by Animals Asia, the Hong Kong-based charity at the forefront of bear rescue and welfare advocacy.#InternationalMoonBearDay@Environmentalists