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Celebrate World Animal Day 2024 by Voting in the Wild Animal Unique Personality Award!

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World Animal Day is just around the corner on October 4th, 2024, and what better way to celebrate than by supporting some of the most remarkable personalities on the planet?

The 2024 Wild Animal Unique Personality Award is here

We’re so excited for you to meet this year’s Wild Animal Unique Personality Award finalists—each one with a personality as unique as they come!

This is your chance to join the global celebration of animals, raise awareness for wildlife protection, and cast your vote for your favourite wild star. Voting is open from October 4th through October 25th, 2024—so let’s meet the finalists and get ready to support these incredible creatures!

Meet the Finalists

We have Darling, a 60-year-old Asian elephant known for her calm and elegant nature, who adores hosting mud baths for her herd. Then there’s Frankie, a quirky 15-year-old crane who thrives in the spotlight, always ready to perform. For those who love a playful energy, Marco, the leaf-tossing 4-year-old chimp, will steal your heart with his mischievous antics. Sundara, a tiger rescued from Hollywood, whose tale beats any blockbuster, while Akouba, the 7-year-old foodie chimp, charms everyone with his clumsy, mischievous ways.

Click here to discover their stories

How to Celebrate World Animal Day 2024

This World Animal Day, celebrating wildlife is easy and fun! Cast your vote for the Wild Animal Unique Personality Award and help bring attention to the protection of wild animals. Each vote is a celebration of the individuality of these animals and a chance to raise awareness about the importance of keeping them safe from exploitation.

How to Vote:

  1. Get to know each finalist and their stories.
  2. Head to our website starting October 4th to cast your vote for your favourite finalist between October 4th and October 25th.
  3. Share their stories with your friends and family on social media—help spread the word and protect wildlife!

Be sure to follow us on our social channels for exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and updates on the finalists. This World Animal Day, your vote helps protect wild animals and celebrates the wonderful creatures we share our planet with.

So, who is your winner?  👀

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