The NGO dedicated to the binturong

World Binturong Day

This is a very special day! It allows the ABConservation team, our partners and all binturong lovers to celebrate and share our knowledge about this unique animal! We also take the opportunity to talk about environment, Nature, biodiversity, concrete actions, conservation and many other topics that we want to defend.

When does it take place?

World Binturong Day takes place every year on the 2nd Saturday of May.

It takes place every year on the second Saturday in May. This year the edition 12th (already !) will take place on May, Saturday 9th Last year, no fewer than 60 establishments from all over the world celebrated the day with us.

Would you like to organize an event or share our mission as part of World Binturong Day?

To help you spread our message and raise awareness among those around you, we provide free resources. 

Simply fill out this form to receive them:

How to get involved

  • Getting to events: You can go to one of the schools that have officially announced their participation to take part in the activities. The list will be posted on this page soon.
  • Share on social networks: You can simply share your favorite photo of a binturong on social media with the hashtag #BINTURONGDAY2026. The best photos will then be reposted in stories on our Instagram and Facebook accounts! You can also share your artistic creations featuring this magnificent animal. In fact, in 2026, a drawing contest will be held on social media, so stay tuned!
  • Organise your own activities: You can arrange something with your friends for this occasion! Below is a list of possible tools and activities.

List of possible tools and activities

Because we know how time-consuming it can be to produce teaching aids, we're making the following documents available to you free of charge  :

  • An educational booklet
  • Educational panels on the binturong
  • Masks
  • Coloring
  • A binturong goose game board  
 

In addition, here are a few ideas for tools you can use or create to talk about binturong:

  • Photos of binturongs
  • Binturong made of paper mache
  • Forest's photos
  • Globe or world map
  •  Exotic fruits of Asian origin
  •  A scent box (with popcorn hidden inside)
  •  Photos illustrating the prehensile tail
  •  Photos illustrating the spread of seeds
 

And finally, a few ideas for activities:

  • Life-size goose game on the theme of binturong with a quiz
  • Seed bomb workshop
  • Tasting workshop of palm oil-free products (local if possible)
  • A race
  • For wildlife rescue centres with binturongs or zoos, enrichment's creation workshops
  • Miniature reconstruction of the binturong environment
  • Treasures hunt
  • Make-up stands
  • Photo booth with a beautiful image of binturong in the background
  • Drawing competition
 

We look forward to seeing you at the next World Binturong Day!