Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every species had it’s day? Sadly, to warrant a global shout-out you need to be endangered and under threat.
World Rhino Day is September 22—and whilst this signifies the potential loss of another species, it also serves to unite people in the celebration of a truly wonderful animal.
Click here for some cool facts about rhinos.
Creativity—the key to Conservation.
The team at the Australian Rhino Project have a number of activities planned for World Rhino Day making preservation approachable to a wide audience: hat lovers, children, art collectors, and selfie-supporters are all covered.
And at the heart of all the merchandise and madcap fun is a truly exciting opportunity to safeguard a species.
Operation Rhino Drop!
Global issues can often feel daunting, and beyond our influence. To shift this preservation paradigm, The Australian Rhino Project proposes we air lift the endangered closer to home?
The mission: fly 80 African rhinos, 11,000 kms from South Africa to Australia, to establish an insurance population and ensure the survival of the species. The primary objective to establish a breeding herd of rhinoceros in Australia—a place of relative safety and comparable ecology to their native home—as an “insurance population” in the event of extinction of the species in South Africa.
The first rhinos have been identified and The Australian Rhino Project now need your help to relocate these rhinos to Australia.
Creative ways you can support Rhino Conservation.
Buy a custom designed rhino hat for $20* including shipping in Australia.
*Enter code WRD on checkout to qualify for the special price.
The fabulous team at Plum Products will be offering a great deal for all purchases on World Rhino Day. Plum Products offer a great range of children’s products from play sets to trampolines, swing sets to sand pits, Plum Play have the toys to provide hours of fun. Shop online at: www.plumplay.com.au
Purchase a rhino print from world renowned illustrator Andrew Howells. Andrew’s illustrations are hand drawn using graphite pencil and can take up to 100 hours per piece. Each piece captures the finest of detail, bringing his subjects to life. Prints are available as hand signed Limited and Open Edition Giclée Prints. 20% of proceeds donated from any rhino print to the Australian Rhino Project until the 25th September. Order via Stampede Style: www.stampedestyle.com
For all those who love social media, The Australian Rhino Project are encouraging supporters to post a rhino selfie on September 22.
What is a rhino selfie? Basically, any picture of you pretending to be a rhino.
Make sure you tag @ausrhinoproject in your pictures on Facebook and Instagram. Hashtag #rhinoselfie #ausrhinoproject #operationrhinodrop
Keep an eye out on our social media for more offers and exciting World Rhino Day activities or visit the website to learn more: www.theaustralianrhinoproject.org
