The first World Rhino Day took place in South Africa in 2010 when WWF got behind a campaign to bring awareness to the increase rhino poaching being driven by new medical myths regarding the use of horn.

 

World Rhino Day is bigger than ever this year with events being held in 11 countries so far and more events being announced around the world daily.

 

As the country to set the pace last year; Zimbabwe is following up with some cracking plans to celebrate the day this year.  More stake holders in the conservation industry are taking place and while the arts remain important to the celebrations this year sport is playing a big role too.

 

The World Rhino Day theme for this year, 5 species Forever, was inspired by the declaration of The Year of the Rhino by Indonesian President .... and the IUCN on the 25^th of June this year.  In his speech he appealed to all countries that are fortunate enough to hold rhino to unite in redoubling their efforts to save all 5 species of rhino from extinction.

 

To find out more about World Rhino Day around the world take a look at:

www.worldrhinoday.org

www.facebook.com/WorldRhinoDay

@World_Rhino_Day on twitter

 

For a short video on the events of World Rhino Day last year take a look at All in for Rhino: World Rhino Day 2011 Highlights on you tube.

 

 

 

World Rhino Day Events in Zimbabwe 2012

This year there are multiple events being held in celebration of World Rhino Day in Zimbabwe.

 

Friday 21^st September

Imire Soccer and Netball tournament for teams in the Wedza area to highlight the continued need for conservation zones and the benefits those zones can bring to communities. As well as music, traditional dancing and food, the National Parks Department will also be holding an anti-poaching show at the event.

For more information on this event please contact Reilly at Imire Game Park on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Saturday 22^nd September

08h30-13h00

National Parks together with the Tikki Hywood Foundation, Envrionment Africa, Mid West Rhinos, Chishakwe, Mukuvusi Woodlands, Lowveld Rhino Trust and Imire have co-ordinated a parade starting at Town House and ending at Africa Unity Square where celebrations will include music, an anti poaching demonstration by National Parks officers and addresses by the Honorable Minister FDC Nhema, the Acting Director General of National Parks and award winning rhino expert, Raoul duToit of the Lowveld Rhino Trust.

For more information on this event please contact Zim Parks PR manager on 708 180 or 0772 433901 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

14h00-18h00

Rhinos at Play is a multi discipline sports clinic facilitated by Mid West Rhinos.  The six sport modules will include rugby, soccer, cricket, hockey, tennis and a rhino quiz.  Each module will be overseen by experts in that particular field and children will participate in a short clinic on each before competing in a small mini competition combining the whole.

For more information on this event please contact Kenyon on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Sunday 23^rd September

Rooneys has come together with Environment Africa and HAC in support of World Rhino Day to organise Rooney’s Fun Run which will take place at the Borrowdale Country Club.  The start times are 07h00 and 07h15.  Registration will take place on Friday 21^st September at Old Georgians Sports Club between 18h00 and 19h00 or on the day at Borrowdale Country Club between 06h00 and 06h30.  Fees are $10 for Non HAC members, $5 for members and $15 for late entries.  Bracelets, posters and t-shirts to raise funds for wildlife conservation will be on sale at the Environment Africa stand.

For more information on this event please contact Veronica on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it