World Rhino Day observed on 22 September

World Rhino Day is celebrated globally on 22 September every year to raise awareness and protect these magnificent creatures. This year marks the 10th anniversary and raises awareness for all five rhino species namely Sumatran, Black, Greater One-horned, Javan, and White. The day also provides a chance for cause-related organisations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the general public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways.

This day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways. This day is celebrated to raise awareness of the need to protect all the five existing species of Rhinoceros, which are: Black Rhino, White Rhino, Greater one-horned Rhino, Sumatran Rhino, and Javan Rhinos.