World Rhino Day Celebration & Pokemon Card Fest

Saturday, September 26, 2026

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

490 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081 (United Methodist Church Vista – Private Event Hall)

Get Your Tickets – Click Here!

Join us as we turn community action into wildlife conservation with trading card sales!

Join Global Conservation Force (GCF) for our annual World Rhino Day Celebration and Rhino Conservation Fundraiser, a family-friendly event dedicated to protecting rhinos and supporting wildlife conservation efforts around the globe.

This exciting community event brings together wildlife supporters, families, conservation advocates, businesses, and local community members for a day of fun, fundraising, education, and conservation impact. Enjoy activities, games, food, auctions, shopping, and wildlife education while helping protect some of the world’s most endangered species.

Event Features

Card & Collectible Sales

Browse card vendor booths, donated trading cards, collectibles, and special items available for purchase, with proceeds supporting conservation programs.

Mini Golf Competition

Challenge your friends and family in our World Rhino Day Mini Golf Competition. Compete for prizes, bragging rights, and conservation glory.

Silent Auction

Bid on unique wildlife-themed items, experiences, artwork, gift baskets, collectibles, travel opportunities, and more. All proceeds directly support wildlife conservation efforts.

Conservation Raffle

Every admission ticket includes one raffle entry, with additional raffle tickets available throughout the day.

Food & Refreshments

Enjoy food, snacks, beverages, and treats while supporting wildlife conservation.

Shave Ice

Cool off with delicious shave ice available throughout the event.

GCF Merchandise

Shop official Global Conservation Force merchandise, apparel, conservation gear, educational materials, and exclusive event items.

Wildlife Education Videos

Watch inspiring conservation videos showcasing GCF’s work with wildlife rangers, conservation K9 teams, anti-poaching operations, wildlife rehabilitation efforts, and conservation education programs around the world.

Conservation Education Booths

Learn about rhinos, elephants, pangolins, giraffes, snow leopards, and other species protected through GCF’s conservation initiatives.

Door Prizes

Attendees will have opportunities throughout the day to win merchandise, collectibles, conservation-themed prizes, and other donated items.

Family-Friendly Activities & Wildlife Education

Learn about endangered species, wildlife conservation, ranger training, conservation K9s, anti-poaching efforts, wildlife rehabilitation, and conservation education through interactive activities suitable for all ages.

And More!

Additional games, activities, vendors, exhibits, educational displays, and conservation experiences will be announced as the event approaches.

Fundraise Before the Event & Win Prizes!

Attendees can become Rhino Conservation Champions before the event even begins.

Participants will have the opportunity to create their own fundraising team and rally friends, family, coworkers, schools, clubs, businesses, and communities to support wildlife conservation.

Getting Started Is Easy:

• Create your fundraising team
• Receive your personal fundraising page and link
• Share your link with friends and family
• Encourage donations directly through your page

All donations made through participant fundraising pages are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law and directly support Global Conservation Force’s conservation programs.

Fundraising participants will compete for prizes, recognition, and bragging rights while helping protect wildlife around the world.

Fundraising Awards

The top fundraisers will be recognized and awarded prizes during the World Rhino Day Celebration on September 26, 2026.

Whether you raise $50 or $5,000, every dollar helps support wildlife rangers, conservation K9 teams, anti-poaching initiatives, wildlife rehabilitation efforts, conservation education programs, and rhino conservation projects worldwide.

Supporting Wildlife Conservation

All funds raised through admissions, raffles, silent auctions, merchandise sales, food sales, collectible sales, sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns support Global Conservation Force’s wildlife conservation programs operating throughout Africa, Asia, Central America, and beyond.

By attending the World Rhino Day Celebration, you’re helping protect endangered wildlife while supporting the men and women working on the frontlines of conservation.

Important Event Information

• Family-friendly event
• Drug-free and alcohol-free environment
• No live animals will be present
• Suitable for families, wildlife enthusiasts, conservation supporters, and community members of all ages
• All proceeds support wildlife conservation and ranger training efforts

Event Location

Vista Community Church

490 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081

Free parking will be available onsite.

Tickets

Purchase Event Tickets Here:

TICKET LINK – CLICK HERE

Additional raffle tickets, merchandise, food, collectibles, and silent auction opportunities will be available throughout the day.

Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities

Interested in supporting World Rhino Day?

Businesses, organizations, and individuals can help make this event a success through sponsorships, silent auction donations, raffle prizes, vendor participation, and event support.

Sponsorship Information:

SPONSORSHIP LINK – CLICK HERE

Sponsors receive recognition through GCF’s website, event materials, email newsletters, social media platforms, and event signage.

Celebrate. Educate. Conserve.

Join us on September 26th and help protect rhinos, support wildlife rangers, and make a lasting impact for conservation around the world.