International Sloth Day and Slothtober Events 2026
Join SloCo’s global Sloth Month celebration. Discover livestreams, fundraisers, educational activities, and community events happening throughout October, or register your own event and invite others to take part.
📆 October 20, 2026 - 10 a.m. ET | 📍LIVE on Instagram
Sloth Protection Alliance Announcement
On International Sloth Day, Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, founder and Executive Director of The Sloth Conservation Foundation, and Sam Trull, founder and Executive Director of The Sloth Institute, will go LIVE on Instagram for an important announcement from the Sloth Protection Alliance.
Join us to hear the news first and learn what it means for the future of sloth protection.
📆 October 15-17, 2026 | 📍Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
3rd International Sloth Fest
Come celebrate sloths with us in Puerto Viejo, on Costa Rica’s beautiful South Caribbean coast! From October 15 to 17, the 3rd International Sloth Festival will bring together science, conservation, education, games, music, art, and activities with other organizations. Bring your family, your friends, and your love for sloths!
Arizona, US | Sloth Walk and Food Drive | Carter & the Brave Sloth Foundation
Students will celebrate Sloth Day with a school walk, a sloth-themed party, and a wear-brown day inspired by Carter’s love of sloths. Students will collect food donations and sponsorships for the walk, supporting the Children’s Cancer Network pantry while bringing the school together for a very slothy celebration.
Italy | Pisa to Florence Cocktail Run | Matt Whiley
This October, Matt Whiley will run from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Florence while carrying a cocktail across Tuscany, raising funds to help SloCo protect wild sloths and their forests.
Ohio, US | Slothtubre | Ranger High-Tech Academy
STEAM students will celebrate sloths and conservation through weekly challenges in their Spanish class. They will also build a model conservation park located in Costa Rica, using SloCo’s educational materials. The school has even adopted Luiza!
Online | Slothtober Fundraise For The Sloth Protection Alliance | Sir Bean The Sloth
From October 1–31, Shop Sir Bean the Sloth will donate 75% of every order of the Support the Sloths Circle Logo 2.0 Vinyl Sticker to the Sloth Protection Alliance. Celebrate Sloth Month with a very slothy sticker while helping protect real sloths in the wild.
Omuta, Japan | International Sloth Day Special Event | Omuta City Zoo
On October 18 at 1:30 PM, Omuta City Zoo will celebrate International Sloth Day with a guided tour exploring sloth ecology, the challenges sloths face in the wild, and SloCo’s conservation work.
Celebrate International Sloth Day with Your Event!
Planning a livestream, fundraiser, school activity, community gathering, or another event for International Sloth Day? Tell us what you are organizing and join people around the world celebrating sloths on October 20.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slothtober?
Slothtober is SloCo’s annual Sloth Month campaign. Throughout October, we share sloth stories, conservation science, educational content, and ways to help protect wild sloths.
When is International Sloth Day?
The Sloth Conservation Foundation celebrates International Sloth Day every year on October 20.
Does my event need to take place on October 20?
No. You can organize a Slothtober event on any date during October or hold it specifically on International Sloth Day.
Can I participate from anywhere?
Yes. You can join an online event or organize an activity within your own school, workplace, organization, or community.
How can I add my event to this page?
Complete the registration form with your event details and give SloCo permission to share them publicly. Our team will review the submission before adding it to the event listing.
Does registering guarantee that my event will be published?
Submitting the form does not guarantee publication. SloCo reviews events before sharing them to ensure they are relevant, appropriate, and consistent with responsible sloth conservation.
How can I update my event information?
Email contact@slothconservation.org with the event name and the information you need to change.