As we welcome September, it’s time to turn our attention to an important cause—World Rhino Day 2024. Celebrated on September 22, this day serves as a global call to action to protect and preserve one of our planet’s most endangered species. At Saving Private Rhino, we are dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging everyone to contribute to the fight against rhino poaching.
What is World Rhino Day?
World Rhino Day 2024 marks a significant moment for wildlife conservation. Established in 2011 by the International Rhino Foundation, this day highlights the urgent need to protect the world’s five remaining rhino species: the southern white rhino, black rhino, Sumatran rhino, Javan rhino, and the greater one-horned rhino. These majestic creatures are on the brink of extinction due to poaching and habitat loss, making conservation efforts more critical than ever.
How You Can Support World Rhino Day 2024
In 2023, 499 rhinos were poached in South Africa, alone. This was a devastating increase compared to 2022, with an average of 1 rhino killed every 16 hours in Southern Africa. The need to help save the rhinos remains constant in the ongoing battle to protect our country’s rhinos from the horrors of poaching and the relentless demand for rhino horn. As World Rhino Day 2024 approaches, there are several ways you can get involved and support the cause:
Spread Awareness
Creating awareness is a vital part of our conservation efforts. Share information about World Rhino Day 2024 on social media, in your community, and among friends. The more people know about the plight of rhinos, the greater the impact we can have.
Donate to Saving Private Rhino (SPR)
Your contributions directly support our anti-poaching units, rapid rhino rescue operations, and the care of orphaned rhinos at the Animal Rescue Centre’s rhino orphanage (ARC). Every donation makes a difference.
What Does Saving Private Rhino Do?
Saving private rhino is a local, anti-poaching, non-profit organisation founded to rescue and protect rhinos in South Africa. Dedicated to raising awareness for vulnerable rhinos and private game reserves without the means to properly safeguard their wildlife from poachers, SPR is on the frontlines in the fight against rhino-poachers and offers the following 24-hour services in the event of a poaching incident:
- Expert Rhino Carer: an expert rhino carer will be dispatched immediately to your reserve.
- Reconstructive Surgery: Lifesaving, reconstructive surgery by leading veterinary surgeons at our facility.
- Rhino Transportation: Free transportation of orphaned rhinos to our safe and secure rhino orphanage. The rhino orphanage also offers round the clock care and rehabilitation services for orphaned rhinos.
- Anti-Poaching Course: This 8-day course, which is usually priced at R8950.00, will be offered free of charge to one member from private game reserves that are home to rhinos.
- Rhino Education: Saving Private Rhino is on a mission to help spread awareness and educate people about the importance of wildlife conservation and the need to help save the rhinos.
Special Offer: Gun Fun’s “Save the Rhino” Deal
One exciting way to support rhino conservation this month is by taking advantage of Gun Fun’s exclusive “world rhino month” deal. Throughout September 2024, Gun Fun, Cape Town’s very own indoor shooting range, is offering a 3-for-2 group shooting package. Not only do you get to enjoy an adrenaline-packed experience, but all proceeds from this deal will go directly to Saving Private Rhino.
- What You Get: An exciting indoor shooting experience using real firearms in a safe and controlled range environment.
- Cost: Originally R5 850, now R3 900 for 3 people (pay for 2).
- When: September 2024 dates, only.
- Support: 100% of the proceeds support rhino conservation efforts through Saving Private Rhino.
By participating in this exclusive “Save the Rhino” offer, you’re not just having fun—you’re actively contributing to the protection of rhinos.
Help us Save the Rhinos
The urgency of World Rhino Day 2024 cannot be overstated. With rhino populations declining rapidly, every effort counts. Saving Private Rhino is at the forefront of these efforts, working tirelessly to protect rhinos from poachers, rehabilitate injured and orphaned rhinos, and ensure their survival for future generations.
This World Rhino Day 2024, we invite you to stand with us in the fight against rhino poaching. Here’s how you can make a difference:
- Donate: Your financial support helps fund critical conservation efforts.
- Participate: Engage in Rhino Month activities and events.
- Book Gun Fun’s Deal: Enjoy an unforgettable experience while supporting a noble cause.
