Wildlife Jewels Turtles: Wild Turtle Week
We love turtles—and we hope you do too. But do you love them enough to love them from afar? Most turtles trafficked through the illegal pet trade don’t survive the journey.
World Turtle Day Feature: Western Pond Turtle
On this World Turtle Day, say hello to a precious Western Pond Turtle! A quiet hero of our freshwater ecosystems, the Western Pond Turtle is native to the U.S. West Coast. These remarkable turtles can live up to 50 years in the wild!
Endangered Species Day: Take Action to Protect Wildlife!!!
Today is Endangered Species Day. A day to raise awareness, honor wildlife, and take action for the protection of Wildlife. The California Brown Pelican, once endangered, recovered thanks to protection efforts—but pelicans and many other species still face growing threats.
Endangered Species Day & Wildlife Jewels Turquoise the Persian Cheetah
On this Endangered Species Day, we’re shining a light on the critically endangered Persian Cheetah through the arts. Featured in our Wildlife Jewels® Collection is Turquoise the Cheetah — an original painting inspired by this rare and magnificent cheetah. This artwork—and the initiative it represents—aims to raise awareness, foster education, and inspire action to protect cheetahs from extinction.
Celebrating Bird Day with the Great Blue Heron: Wildlife Jewels Explore Wildlife Days
Honoring Bird Day with a special look at a stunning Great Blue Heron we spotted during our Explore Wildlife Days walk at San Elijo Nature Reserve!
Honoring the Magnificent Persian Leopard ‘Batifa’ Through the Arts on International Leopard Day
On this International Leopard Day, we are honored to share a sketch of our upcoming Wildlife Jewels painting—a tribute to Batifa, a rare and majestic Persian Leopard rescued in Northern Iraq.
International Seal Day & Wildlife Jewels Ocean!
On this International Seal Day, we’d like to shine a light on two of the beautiful seals we recently had the delight of observing at La Jolla— a precious seal with her pup!
A Recap of Wildlife Jewels' World Wildlife Day Celebration in Newport Beach
🌿✨ We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our World Wildlife Day Celebration in Newport Beach! 🦏🐋🎨 On Saturday, March 1, Wildlife Jewels hosted a vibrant community event at the Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room & Park, bringing together nature enthusiasts, community members, and wildlife conservation and rescue organizations.
World Wildlife Day & Wildlife Jewels Meet Our Jewels!
It’s World Wildlife Day! On this World Wildlife Day we’re delighted to share some of the precious Wildlife we've featured in our Meet our Jewels collection! Each wildlife has been a true inspiration—whether we found them distressed and helped rescue them, had the pleasure of meeting and photographing them in sanctuaries or rehabilitation centers, observed them thriving in their natural habitats, or were captivated by their unique stories.
Join Us: Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Celebration in Newport Beach!
Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room & Lawn for a special event celebrating wildlife, community, and conservation. We’ll honor the United Nations World Wildlife Day theme, "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet."
Celebrating Western Monarch Butterfly Day with Wildlife Jewels' Mandarin Garnet the Monarch Butterfly!
In honor of Western Monarch Butterfly Day, we’re excited to share a special piece of art created by Wildlife Jewels that celebrates the beauty of the precious Western Monarch Butterfly. This piece serves as a reminder of the fragility of butterflies and wildlife, emphasizing the need for our collective action to protect and preserve them. The artwork features a photograph of a Western Monarch Butterfly we encountered in Solana Beach.
Save the Date: Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Celebration in Newport Beach!
Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room & Lawn for a special event celebrating wildlife, community, and conservation. We’ll honor the United Nations World Wildlife Day theme, "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet."
Celebrating National Bird Day: Honoring the Elegant Tern and Our Logo Inspiration
On this National Bird Day, we want to shine a spotlight on a remarkable bird that holds a special place in our hearts and embodies our mission to raise awareness about human-caused threats to wildlife: the Elegant Tern.
International Cheetah Day and Wildlife Jewels Turquoise the Persian Cheetah
Join us in celebrating International Cheetah Day as we honor the beauty of cheetahs through the arts.
Wildlife Jewels & World Wildlife Conservation Day 2024!
Today is World Wildlife Conservation Day—a reminder of the urgent need to protect our planet's majestic wildlife from the increasing devastating threats caused by human activity. At Wildlife Jewels, we honor the unique beauty and value of every individual wildlife, and we are committed to protecting them every single day.
World Migratory Bird Day & Wildlife Jewels Yellow Gasper the Western Meadowlark
Happy World Migratory Bird Day! This year's theme highlights the critical role of insect conservation in supporting migratory birds.
Wildlife Jewels® World Migratory Bird Day “Explore & Learn from Birds” Walk at the beautiful Upper Newport Bay!
Wildlife Jewels® World Migratory Bird Day “Explore & Learn from Birds” Walk at the beautiful Upper Newport Bay! Join us!
Happy World Animal Day from Wildlife Jewels!
Animals are beautiful and magical, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate due to human actions. Let’s celebrate World Animal Day every day by taking action to protect our precious animals.
Happy International Raccoon Appreciation Day!
Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Rita the Raccoon! Recently, we had the pleasure of meeting Rita at Project Wildlife Ramona Wildlife Center, where she lives full-time as a wildlife ambassador. Rita is a sweet girl who loves to play in her pool, climb, and spend time in her hammock!
Celebrating World Rhino Day: Through the Arts
Today, we are delighted to celebrate this special World Krill Day through the arts, inspired by the beautiful, fascinating, and science-fiction-like Antarctic Krill. Please join us as we explore and honor these incredible creatures!