Calendar

January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day!  Do something nice for your furry friends on this day.  Put out some nuts, seeds or fruit for them.  And don’t forget the chipmunks, prairie dogs and marmots.  They are all members of the same family (Sciuridae) as squirrels.

February 27 is International Polar Bear Day!   This special yearly event began in 2011 and was created to focus on the hardships polar bears are facing with a warming climate.  For more information on International Polar Bear day, including how to take the Thermostat Challenge, visit Polar Bears International.

Follow the Polar Bear Day chatter on Twitter at #PolarBearDay

(Polar Bear)

March 1 is National Pig Day!  This event was started in 1972 to honor the pig as one of the most intelligent animals on earth.  Many pigs are smarter than dogs and even a three year old child!

Follow all of the excitement on Twitter at hashtag #NationalPigDay

(Visayan Warty Pig)

March 3 is World Wildlife Day!  In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 3rd as UN World Wildlife Day.  This day was established to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals.  For more information, visit the official World Wildlife Day website.

March 14 is National Learn About Butterflies Day!  Celebrate the day by creating a garden that attracts butterflies.  Plant nectar-producing flowers to attract butterflies to your garden.  If not up to that challenge, here’s a fact:  butterflies taste with their feet!

March 23rd is National Puppy Day!  This special day was first celebrated in 2006 and raises awareness of the puppies worldwide that need a home.   Got room at home for an adorable pet?  Rescue a puppy at a local animal shelter!  For more information on National Puppy Day, visit the official site.

April 2nd is National Ferret Day!  On this day, we honor the domesticated ferret.  Ferrets have a lifespan of 7-10 years and a group of ferrets is called a “business”.

Follow the ferret chatter on Twitter at hashtag #NationalFerretDay

April 8th is National Zoo Lovers Day!  This day is set aside to celebrate all of the animals that you find at the zoo.  It is estimated that 700 million people worldwide visit a zoo or aquarium each year.  Visit a zoo on Zoo Lovers Day if you can.  If you can’t, then follow the buzz on Twitter at #NationalZooLoversDay