4th October 2026
On 4 October, World Animal Day became more than a date on the calendar for students from XII Primary School “Vasil Levski” in Pernik, Bulgaria. In the days before the... Read more
29th September 2026
Dumbrava lui Patrocle was never meant to be just an animal rescue. From the beginning, the idea was to create a place where animals and people could help each other:... Read more
25th September 2026
The wait is over! We are delighted to announce the winner of Naturewatch Foundation’s 2026 World Animal Day ‘Design a Mug’ competition. With over 400 wonderful entries from 28 countries... Read more
16th September 2026
Social media is one of the most powerful tools we can use in helping animals. A single post can reach further, faster and wider than almost any other action. Every... Read more
10th September 2026
Whether you are an individual, student, business, community group or organisation, you can make a difference for animals on October 4. World Animal Day is for everyone, and hosting an... Read more
2nd September 2026
Written by Zoe Bizicki - Orangutan Foundation Zoe Bizicki, Communications and Operations Officer at Orangutan Foundation, submitted this year’s World Animal Day theme, ‘See the World Through Their Eyes’. Here,... Read more
20th August 2026
Celebrating projects making a difference for animals around the world Every year, World Animal Day brings together people and organisations who are working to improve the lives of animals in... Read more
3rd August 2026
Seeing A need for change When our newly appointed World Animal Day Ambassador, Samson, looked at the working animals carrying the weight of rural life in Zambia, often overworked and... Read more
28th July 2026
A reflection from sixth-form student Sofia Devereux-Renny on this year’s theme: ‘See the World Through Their Eyes’ When we think about animals, we often see them as just that –... Read more
19th June 2026
Every day, animal rescue centres across the world provide food, shelter and care for animals in need. But with rising costs and increasing numbers of animals needing help, many rescues... Read more
19th June 2026
Animal migration is the seasonal movement of animal populations in search of food, breeding grounds, and suitable climates. These journeys can span continents and oceans, shaped by the need to... Read more
7th May 2026
The wait is over! We’re bringing back a much-loved tradition for 2026 - the World Animal Day Mug Competition! While World Animal Day may still feel a little way off,... Read more
31st March 2026
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.” Jane Goodall (1934-2025) was one of the first female scientists and conservationists. She was,... Read more
25th March 2026
On World Animal Day, October 4, 2025, we honoured both World Animal Day and the Naturewatch Foundation Grant by hosting a veterinary clinic in the Gold Street community in downtown... Read more
19th March 2026
It’s that exciting time of year again, when we reveal the official theme for World Animal Day 2026! As always, we turned to you for inspiration. We received hundreds of... Read more
22nd December 2025
To honour 100 years of animal world day, we’re celebrating the incredible heroes whose dedication has changed lives across the globe. For this feature of the series, we are telling... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved