When is World Hamster Day?

World Hamster Day was first celebrated in 2015, created by the Hamster Central forum as a way to promote hamsters as pets and to celebrate these wonderful creatures. It was decided that April 12th would be the day to celebrate because it was the birthday of Albert Marsh, the man who first discovered the Syrian hamster in the wild.

Why is World Hamster Day celebrated on April 12th?

It was decided that April 12th would be the day to celebrate because it was the birthday of Albert Marsh, the man who first discovered the Syrian hamster in the wild. Since then, World Hamster Day has become a popular event among hamster lovers all over the world.

How do you Celebrate Hamster Day?

Arrange a trip to the zoo and take a look at the unique and different-sized hamsters that live in this world. To celebrate the day and the love for hamsters, donate money to pet centers that are fostering hamsters. You can also donate an amount to organizations fighting for the rights of hamsters. There are over 20 species of hamsters.