Thursday, July 3, 2025

World Meerkat Day


 

World Meerkat Day is celebrated annually on July 3rd to raise awareness about meerkats and promote their conservation.

Significance of the Day

World Meerkat Day was established to highlight the importance of meerkats in their ecosystems and to encourage conservation efforts. The day aims to educate the public about these fascinating creatures, which are part of the mongoose family and are known for their social behaviour and unique roles within their groups, called mobs or clans. 

History

World Meerkat Day was founded in 2018 by Australian zookeeper Karen James at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. The initiative was created to provide a dedicated day for meerkats, as there was no specific celebration for this beloved species. 


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