Wildlife Awareness Days
Join Us for Wildlife Awareness Days at the Safari Park
Explore the wonders of wildlife as you connect with your favorite species from across the globe and discover fascinating new ones at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Engage with the experts that care for wildlife each and every day and keep an eye out for wildlife talks, activity booths, and other fun activities at select locations on grounds. Every time you visit, you make a difference for vulnerable and endangered wildlife worldwide through our eight Conservation Hubs. See the current list of Wildlife Awareness Days below.
Looking for even closer connections?
Some Wildlife Awareness Days offer exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Safaris, so you can experience these incredible species like never before.
Take a look below and check back on Wildlife Awareness Days throughout the year.
2026 Wildlife Awareness Days:
January 31st: International Zebra Day
March 7th: World Platypus Day
April 17th: International Bat Appreciation Day
April 26th: International Flamingo Day
May 21st: World Tree Kangaroo Day
May 31st: World Parrot Day
June 12th: National Cougar Day
June 21st: World Giraffe Day
July 19th: World Echidna Day
July 29th: International Tiger Day
August 12th: World Elephant Day
September 5th: International Vulture Awareness Day
September 22nd: World Rhino Day
September 24th: World Gorilla Day
September 26th: World Cassowary Day
October 18th: World Okapi Day
October 24th: World Kangaroo Day
December 4th: International Cheetah Day