Elephant Appreciation Day Elephant Appreciation Day was created by a graphics and publishing company called Mission Media in 1996. It all started when the owner of the company, Wayne Hepburn, received an elephant paperweight as a gift from his daughter. He became fascinated with the animals and decided to dedicate a special day just for them. Despite the simple back story, the holiday is officially recognized and observed across the nation. Today, let’s all take part in the celebration and appreciate the existence of these gentle giants! Why Are Elephants So Important? 1. They fight climate change Did you […] Read more »