Welcome to the 2026 World Elephant Day events page!
To add your event to the list, please use the Event Submission form or e-mail the event information to info@worldelephantday.org!
Please include the time and location of your event, a graphic, logo or poster promoting your event and organization, and a description of what you are doing for World Elephant Day 2025.
We welcome all individuals and organizations to submit their World Elephant Day events. Please note that these events are organized by third parties and do not necessarily represent the views, opinions or operations of World Elephant Day or World Elephant Society.
Note: all events are posted in the order they are submitted – be sure to scroll down for all the World Elephant Day events taking place around the world!
Tamil Nadu Forest Department World Elephant Day Celebration
A note from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department:
On the occasion of World Elephant Day celebration I have organised elephant day competition for school students and gave the certificate and memento for winning students. After that 1000 students rally on elephant conservation wearing the elephant face mask.
... Read More »Haathi Ko Jaano | Get to Know the Elephant
The Corbett Foundation (India) is excited to launch “Haathi Ko Jaano”, a children’s book that introduces young readers to the world of elephants and the shared landscapes of Central India.
Through stories, activities and fascinating facts, the book explores elephant behaviour, families, forests, challenges, and human–elephant coexistence – encouraging children to ... Read More »The Great Elephant Gathering of Asia
AN AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY AND EXPERT DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF SRI LANKA’S ELEPHANTS
Presented by: Award-Winning Wildlife Filmmaker Dilum Alagiyawanna and Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya, Elephant Researcher and Conservationist.
... Read More »Introducing Elephant Welfare International
We are so proud to be joining the celebrations for World Elephant Day 2026 and are delighted to announce the arrival of Elephant Welfare International (EWI).
EWI focuses entirely on captive elephant welfare and works directly with elephant facilities providing training seminars and workshops, and through our groundbreaking Elephant Welfare App, ... Read More »
... Elephant Conservation In A Human Dominated Landscape - WNPS Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s elephants are increasingly being forced to navigate a landscape shaped by expanding human settlements, agriculture, infrastructure and fragmented habitats. As traditional movement routes become disrupted and natural habitats shrink, encounters between people and elephants are becoming more frequent — with devastating consequences for both.
In 2025 alone, 397 elephants ... Read More »Stand Up 4 Elephants World Elephant Day Fundraiser 🐘🌍
A Future Worth Standing Up For
Every rescued elephant deserves more than freedom.
They deserve a life filled with safety, companionship, compassionate care, and the freedom to simply be an elephant.
At Stand Up 4 Elephants, that promise is kept every single day through nutritious food, veterinary care, dedicated mahouts, and a place ... Read More »HERD - Trails for Trunks World Elephant Day Fun Run
Trails for Trunks Pretoria is back!
Join us for the fourth annual Trails for Trunks as we come together to celebrate World Elephant Day in nature, alongside Revolution Trails in support of HERD.
Set at the beautiful Hedianga Farm Trails in Pretoria, this is your invitation to step outside, breathe in ... Read More »HERD - Virtual Trails for Trunks 2026
This World Elephant Day, wherever you are in the world, you can take a step for elephants.
12–16 August 2026.Every Step Counts.
Join HERD’s annual Trails for Trunks virtual event by getting active in support of elephant conservation. Whether you choose to walk, run, cycle, hike, swim, dance, kayak, ride a horse, ... Read More »Elephant Acoustic Response and Safety Lanka (EARS Lanka) World Elephant Day 2026 Event
Elephant Acoustic Response and Safety Lanka (EARS Lanka), a registered Company Limited by Guarantee in Sri Lanka, is commemorating World Elephant Day 2026 with a special conservation programme. This initiative addresses one of the most critical challenges facing elephants and wildlife in Sri Lanka today: sustainable access to water.
Event Details
Date: ... Read More »Reteti World Elephant Day Live Stream
Join Reteti Co-founder Katie Rowe, live from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, alongside keepers Dorothy Lowakutuk and Naomi Lechongoro, for a front-row seat to one of the most magical moments of the day: elephant feeding time. Can’t make it live? Sign up and we’ll send you the recording.
12 AUGUST, 2026
10:45 AM EDT ... Read More »Join the Herd: Global Walk for Asian Elephants Week
Time & Location of your event
9-15 August 2026
Act Big Live Small is launching the inaugural Walk for Asian Elephants Week, a global event for World Elephant Day, taking place 9–15 August 2026.
Wherever you are in the world, walk any distance in solidarity with Asian elephants. Walk solo or with family, ... Read More »World Elephant Day - Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM as we celebrate World Elephant Day and honor the world’s magnificent elephants. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and learning featuring interactive educational booths, live entertainment, and local vendors.
Take part in our Endangered Animals Scavenger Hunt and earn ... Read More »My Sister's Keeper - A World Elephant Day Evening of Connection, Conservation & Community
For more than seven years, Sevanna Stewart has developed conservation education programs, immersive guest experiences, and community outreach initiatives at The Preserve. She works closely with Asian elephants, creating experiences that foster meaningful connections between people and wildlife while inspiring lifelong conservation action.
Featured speaker Sevanna also leads educational programming through ... Read More »