World Giraffe Day

This annual event, initiated by Giraffe Conservation Foundation, creates awareness and sheds light on giraffe's Silent Extinction.

World Giraffe Day is an annual event initiated by Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to celebrate the tallest animal on the longest day (or night, depending on in which hemisphere you live!) of the year – 21 June – every year.

Over the past 35 years, giraffe numbers have decreased by nearly 30%. By supporting World Giraffe Day, you directly help save giraffe in Africa. With only approximately 117,000 giraffe remaining in the wild, the time to act is NOW!

World Giraffe Day has helped raise awareness about the challenges giraffe face in the wild. The result of this increased awareness has been an incredible success to the future of the species.

Over 300 giraffe returned to their historical habitat

18 new giraffe populations established

Over 100 new giraffe born in original habitats

Over 5 million data points recorded

Over 12 million acres of giraffe habitat reclaimed

Impact on over 100 million acres of giraffe habitat

We’re making a difference, but there is still much work to do: Giraffe are still vulnerable to extinction according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Our work with local and international partners affects over 100 million acres of giraffe habitat.

We envision a world where all giraffe can live wild and free within their historical ranges or habitats throughout Africa and are protected by the people around them.

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