Species Week 2026

Sumatran Rhino
Week

March 23–27, 2026

Five Days Dedicated to the World's Rarest Rhino

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March 23–27, 2026

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Day 1 — Mon
Documentary Screening
The Last of the Sumatran Rhino
10:00 AM UTC
Premiere: "The Last 80" — Full Documentary
A 90-minute documentary following three conservationists racing against time to save the Sumatran rhino. Includes never-before-seen footage of wild Sumatran rhinos in Gunung Leuser National Park.
YouTube Premiere
2:00 PM UTC
Director Q&A — Behind the Lens
Join director Priya Mehta for a 45-minute live Q&A about the challenges of filming one of the world's most elusive animals.
Live Stream
Day 2 — Tue
Live Q&A with Conservationists
Hear from the people on the frontlines
11:00 AM UTC
"Saving the Sumatran Rhino" — Expert Panel
Dr. Susie Follen (Sumatran Rhino Survival Program), Dr. Ronny P. (Borneo Rhino Alliance), and rangers from Way Kambas National Park join for a live discussion.
Live Q&A · 90 min
4:00 PM UTC
Ask Me Anything — Rhino Keeper Session
A live AMA with the keepers caring for the remaining captive Sumatran rhinos at the Cincinnati Zoo and Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia.
Reddit AMA
Day 3 — Wed
Social Media Challenge
Share the Story — #SumatranRhinoWeek
All Day
#SumatranRhinoWeek Photo Challenge
Share a photo of any rhino species with the hashtag #SumatranRhinoWeek and tag @creaturesincrisis. Best post wins a conservation photography print. 10 winners selected daily.
Social Challenge
6:00 PM UTC
Instagram Live: "Rhino Facts You Never Knew"
Wildlife journalist and presenter Cara Thompson goes live with 15 surprising facts about Sumatran rhinos — from their horn composition to their unique habitat requirements.
Instagram Live
Day 4 — Thu
Donation Matching Day
Your donation is doubled — up to $50,000
All Day
$50,000 Matching Campaign Launch
Thanks to a coalition of anonymous donors, every donation made on Day 4 (up to $50,000 total) will be matched 1:1. All funds go directly to Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary anti-poaching patrols.
Donation Match
3:00 PM UTC
Live Donation Ticker & Ranger Chat
Watch the counter rise live. Join rangers from Sumatran National Park in a live chat as they patrol the forest. See where the money goes in real time.
Live Stream
Day 5 — Fri
Art Exhibition
The Beauty of What We Stand to Lose
12:00 PM UTC
Virtual Art Exhibition: "One Last Chance"
A curated online gallery of 40 artworks — paintings, illustrations, and photographs — all dedicated to the Sumatran rhino, from artists across 18 countries.
Online Gallery
5:00 PM UTC
Closing Ceremony & Pledge Signing
A live ceremony marking the close of Species Week 2026. Conservation leaders speak. Pledges are collected. And a preview of Species Week 2027 is revealed.
Live Stream · Finale
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