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World Rhino Day 2012: FIVE RHINO SPECIES FOREVER! World Rhino Day celebrates all five species of rhino and works to eliminate demand for rhino horn by highlighting efforts to debunk the medicinal myths about rhino horn. Please join us in our efforts to bring attention to the plight of these iconic pachyderms on September 22.

18 Sep 2014

Wolrd Rhino Day 2014 Aukland Zoo  0

 September 18, 2014    , ,

Auckland Zoo will celebrate World Rhino Day 2014 on Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21.

photo via Auckland Zoo website
photo via Auckland Zoo website

The celebration will focus on the Asian Rhino species and will share information on how Kiwis can contribute to conservation efforts. Special Keeper led encounters will begin at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 1:45pm. Keepers will hold a competition to ‘guess how much the rhino poo weighs.’ The winner will receive a behind-the-scenes rhino experience!

At the Zoo’s Central Lawn area, near the meerkat exhibit, enjoy rhino-themed story time, (11:00am daily) and get your face painted for a gold coin donation in support of the Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund.

These Rhino themed activities come with the regular admission to Auckland Zoo.

Enjoy!!

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17 Sep 2014

Kingsley Heath Creates UAE 2014 World Rhino Day Campaign  0

 September 17, 2014    , , ,

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Kingsley Heath, the renowned South African luxury clothing brand, is initiating an exciting campaign to raise funds for the worldwide conservation of rhinos.

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To raise awareness for rhino conservation, Kingsley Heath is running a Facebook competition titled ‘Save the Rhino’ in the UAE. Users can upload their own, personalized rhino designs, where the public will be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite one. The rhino design receiving the highest number of votes will be sent to the Kingsley Heath creative designers in South Africa, where it will be printed on to a limited edition Kingsley Heath T-shirt.

“Furthermore, one can shop at Kingsley Heath to support the important cause. In collaboration with the Wildlands Conservation Trust (South Africa), Kingsley Heath is contributing a percentage of its proceeds generated on 22nd September 2014 towards the initiative. The money raised will be allocated to the Project Rhino Tracker, which aims to provide us with updated information of rhino-related statistics,” stated Bhumika Nasta, Brand Representative of Kingsley Heath UAE.

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17 Sep 2014

World Rhino Day at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens  0

 September 17, 2014    , ,

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San Francisco Zoo & Gardens will celebrate World Rhino Day on Sunday, September 21 & Monday, September 22.

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Take Charge for Rhinos will occur 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, near the Lion Fountain. Guests will enjoy the following:

  • Keeper talks
  • Docents and volunteers on hand with a rhino-themed bio-fact car
  • Craft tables
  • Live music
  • Rhino face-painting
  • Rhino-themed snacks and other fun treats
  • Opportunities to support rhino conservation by purchasing an Adopt-a-Rhino package
  • Extra enrichment to celebrate the day for Gauhati, Elly and Boone

Finally guests will be able to enjoy at 1:00 pm on September 21, the free Wild Places, Wild Things conservation lecture will have a special focus on Fighting the Illicit Animal Trade.

San Francisco Zoo and Garden is the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums member in Northern California that to house both of these rhino species! The weather is Beautiful this time of year in San Francisco! This will quite a celebration!!

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17 Sep 2014

World Rhino Day 2014 at Lion Country Safari  0

 September 17, 2014    , ,

Lion Country Safari will celebrate World Rhino Day on Monday, September 22.

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Visitors are encouraged to enjoy activities such as watching the rhinos receive special treats throughout the day, rhino crafts at the education table from noon to 2:00PM, and a chance browse rhino themed gits at the Lion Safari Country Gift Shop.

Located near Palm Beach, Lion Country Safari will provide a fun, educational World Rhino Day for the entire family!

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17 Sep 2014

South Africa Hosts 2014 World Youth Rhino Summit  0

 September 17, 2014    , ,

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South Africa will host the Rhino Youth Summit on Saturday, September 21 through Tuesday, September 23.

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Over 140 young delegates from around the globe will converge to discuss conservation issues. The major goal will be to send a world-wide call to action by the youth to save the rhino from extinction.

We are hopeful that the delegation will garner worldwide respect and attention!

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17 Sep 2014

500 km Rhino Awareness Walk in Zimbabwe  0

 September 17, 2014    , ,

Sam Nkomo is conducting the 500km Walk for Rhino Awareness.

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His journey will take him through much of western Zimbabwe and it will span a little over a month. The 500 km Rhino Awareness Walk, which in turn has become the Rhino, Elephant and Environment Trust, which will be administered by Ernst & Young, Bulawayo.

On Saturday, September 20, 500 km Rhino Awareness Walk will celebrate World Rhino Day in family style. They will hold Street Collections, a High School Public Speaking Competition, Street Marches, and ‘Safari ‘ High teas and a Formal Dinner.

Best of luck Sam and good health on your journey.

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17 Sep 2014

WWF South Africa World Rhino Day 2014  0

 September 17, 2014    , ,


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WWF South Africa is supporting the launch of a public campaign in Vietnam that seeks to change attitudes to rhino horn consumption in Asia – bursting the bubble of demand in that region.

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At the same time, WWF South Africa is tackling rhino conservation on four other fronts: breaking criminal networks, bridging stronger cooperation across borders, benefiting communities so they take the lead in rhino conservation and boosting rhino numbers.

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17 Sep 2014

Fossil Rim 2014 World Rhino Day Celebration  0

 September 17, 2014    , ,

Fossil Rim will celebrate World Rhino Day 2014 on Saturday, September 20.

photo from Fossil Rim website
photo from Fossil Rim website
The celebration will be held at the Overlook from 10:00am–4:00pm.

There will be a variety of fun crafts and educational activities for the entire family! There will also be an opportunity to win admission for four people to Fossil Rim.

The Fossil Rim Wildlife center sports one the finest safari experiences in the United States and are sure to have a great World Rhino Day 2014 celebration!

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