Animal Weird Holidays

From puppies and penguins to snakes and velociraptors, animal-themed weird holidays celebrate every creature you can imagine (and a few you probably didn’t expect).

This collection rounds up the quirkiest animal holidays of the year, highlighting days dedicated to pets, wildlife, and even prehistoric favorites.

Whether it’s hugging your cat, taking your dog to work, or learning about endangered species, these holidays mix fun with a little curiosity about the animal world. Each one comes with ideas for celebrating and a free black-and-white coloring page to mark the day creatively.