Animals

🦝 International RACCOON Day 2025 – Oct 1

Masked & mischievous … trash pandas are keepin’ it wild. Join these fluffy-tailed, foraging, backyard bandits on the night shift. Raccoons rule!

🐾 International RACCOON Day ORIGIN & HISTORY

International RACCOON Day is celebrated on the 1st Day in October. and can be traced back to a young girl in California who was inspired by her love for raccoons and a desire to counter the negative stereotypes we often associate with raccoons. She loved them so much that she decided to come up with a day to celebrate the night critters and help people see the good side of raccoons.

The original intent was to highlight the importance of raccoons in the ecosystem and encourage a more positive perception of these intelligent and adaptable creatures. At first, it was just a local thing, but word got around and people started to get on board. Eventually, the day became more popular with Canada joining in. That’s when the β€œInternational” part came in.

The β€œTrash Panda” nickname also contributed to the growing popularity of raccoon culture, bringing with it a lighter, more playful image of the animals. Over time, social media helped spread the word, more people started to join in celebrating International RACCOON Day. Now, every year, people around the world take a moment to appreciate raccoons and learn more about them. It’s a chance to debunk those myths and see just how cool these animals are.

LEARN more about the life of RACCOONS

RACCOONS ARE AMAZING ANIMALS

Coastin Carl

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