21st Annual Endangered Species Day Celebrated Nationwide Washington D C — May 13, 2026 — On Friday, May 15, thousands of Americans will take part in the 21st annual Endangered Species Day with wildlife events and activities nationwide The annual celebration recognizes the public’s commitment to protecting and restoring imperiled wildlife and habitats Communities, conservation organizations, schools, zoos, aquariums, Girl Scout troops
Endangered Species Day - National Wildlife Federation The National Wildlife Federation spearheaded the establishment of Endangered Species Day by Congress, and we take this opportunity each year to share the importance of wildlife conservation and restoration efforts for all imperiled species
Endangered Species Day 2026 | WWF Learn more about some of the world's most endangered species and how we're working to help protect them On this day we celebrate endangered species! To celebrate Endangered Species Day, we’d love to invite you to learn more about some of these amazing animals
History of the National Endangered Species Day This day emphasizes dangers like habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and unsustainable practices, with more than 500 terrestrial species facing extinction in the next twenty years What Are Endangered Species? An endangered species is a plant or animal facing a significant threat of extinction
Key ways we are protecting endangered species of the US Today is Endangered Species Day, an important day to call attention to the plight of wildlife across the United States Established in 2006 by a resolution of the U S Senate, the third Friday in May brings us a day to consider the importance of wildlife and the Endangered Species Act Enacted with deep bipartisan support (194 Democrats, and 160 Republicans) in 1973 under President Richard
Endangered Species Day | Britannica Endangered Species Day is observed each year on the third Friday of May as a way to both raise awareness of the continued plight of endangered species and celebrate those that have recovered because of conservation efforts
NATIONAL ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY Each May, as the third Friday comes along, we celebrate National Endangered Species Day We use this day as an opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species
Endangered Species Day 2026: Summarizing a Challenging Time for . . . The Endangered Species Act, or ESA, is our most effective and beloved wildlife-protection law Passed in 1973, the ESA provides protection for thousands of vulnerable species and the habitats they need to survive The Act has been an incredible success: it has prevented the extinction of more than 99% of the species under its protection […]
Endangered Species Day: Protecting Earth’s Biodiversity - TRVST Founded in 2006, Endangered Species Day is a global initiative to protect all threatened flora and fauna, and it occurs on the third Friday of May Beyond raising awareness, it promotes a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of life in ecosystems