A major part of being in the zoo field, I've come to find, is being subjected (in some cases, instigating) an endless series of fundraisers and public awareness campaigns. I'm pretty sure every day is the designated day for at least one species or group of species - which is fair. Everyone needs to raise money. Everyone needs to raise awareness. The government sure as heck isn't going to be doing it. But there's one campaign which has always confused me a little...
I mean, really? We couldn't have given Cinco de Mayo to any other group of animals? Maybe one with at least a tangential connection to Mexico?
I get it on some level. Cinco de Mayo, fifth day of the fifth month, there are five species of rhino, all endangered, all needing help. But that still has always seemed a bit of a stretch, especially when we lean into Mexican theming (and considering how many folks in the US act/behave with Cinco de Mayo, not even knowing what it actually is, it comes across as a little cringy, maybe even a little off-putting).
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