World Lion Day is observed annually on August 10 each year on a global scale to raise awareness about their conservation and protection.

• The day serves as a platform to educate people about the challenges faced by the lions across the world and to promote efforts to conserve them as well as to celebrate these majestic big cats and their significance in ecosystems and cultures around the world.
• World Lion Day plays a vital role in rallying support and action to ensure a future for these remarkable animals in the wild by shining a spotlight on lions and their conservation needs.
• There is an urgent need for their conservation hence, the day aims to educate people about the importance of lions in ecosystems and their cultural significance.