International Zebra Day Jan 31, 2026

International Zebra Day

Some animals whisper their way through the wild. Zebras don"t. They show up in high-contrast stripes, act like it"s the most practical outfit ever invented—and somehow, it is. International Zebra Day, celebrated on January 31, gives these black-and-white originals their moment to step out of the herd and into the spotlight.

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Today in History

Jan 31, 2018Sunbeams across Tartu County, Estonia
Jan 31, 2019A bohemian feline
Jan 31, 2020Dance of the egret
Jan 31, 2021A glittering diamond in the rough
Jan 31, 2022Incense making, Vietnam
Jan 31, 2023Burchells zebras for International Zebra Day
Jan 31, 2024International Zebra Day
Jan 31, 2025Happy International Zebra Day!

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