SHARING YOUR MESSAGE
World Animal Day kicks off in Kiritimati, a small island in Oceania also known as Christmas Island, whilst it is still October 3 for most of us around the globe. It’s closely followed by Tonga, Samoa and then New Zealand. If you live in that part of the world, then it’s up to you to get the ball rolling on social media! One of the last places to celebrate will be American Samoa, home to over 45,000 people, so if you’re there, you can keep the momentum going right to the end.
Not everyone uses the official #WorldAnimalDay hashtag, so keep an eye out for variations too, like #AnimalWelfareDay, #InternationalAnimalsDay and #AnimalDay (search in your own language, too).
Caption for Image on Page 3: Friends Sanctuary in the USA using the World Animal Day logo imagery in their celebrations in 2019.
KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED
Every year, well-known animal advocates use the World Animal Day hashtag on their channels, from film stars to Bollywood actors, their mentions help the day reach wide audiences. If your favourite animal-loving public figure posts using #WorldAnimalDay, show them some love: leave a thank-you comment, tag World Animal Day, and share their post on your won social media.
MORE WAYS TO SHARE
Is there a species found only in your country? Share a great photo along with a few fun facts (make sure the image is copyright free). It is also worth checking in on your favourite animal welfare organisations, shelters and sanctuaries, if they haven’t mentioned October 4 yet, let them know or tag them in a post.
Fancy a selfie? Hundreds of animal lovers have shared our happy #WorldAnimalDay sign in the past, download it here, and don’t forget to use the hashtag and tag World Animal Day HQ.
