Celebrate World Otter Day with Spotty Otter!
Posted by Spotty Otter on 19th May 2025
Because little explorers and wild otters have more in common than you think….
Every May, nature lovers across the globe celebrate World Otter Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about otter conservation and protecting one of the world’s most playful (and endangered) animals.
At Spotty Otter, we feel a real connection with these wild water-loving creatures. Like your Little Explorers, otters are curious, energetic, and happiest when they’re outside splashing in puddles or diving into the next great adventure.
Why Otters Matter
Otters are an important part of healthy river ecosystems, but many species are under threat due to habitat loss, pollution, and illegal wildlife trade. In the UK, the once-endangered European otter is making a cautious comeback, thanks to conservation efforts, and the ongoing work of charities like the UK Wild Otter Trust, whom we’re proud to support.
Our Connection with the UK Wild Otter Trust
As a brand that lives for outdoor play in all weathers, we wanted to give back to the wild spaces that inspire us. That’s why we’ve partnered with the UK Wild Otter Trust—a brilliant organisation that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases otters in need.Every purchase of our waterproof adventure kit helps support their work, meaning your child’s next muddy, puddle-jumping adventure can also help a real otter get back to the wild where it belongs. How cool is that?
How You Can Celebrate World Otter Day
Here are a few easy and fun ways to mark the day:
Go on a nature walk and see if you can spot signs of wildlife- otters, birds, or tracks by rivers and streams.
Get crafty at home with otter-themed drawings, mask-making, or storytelling.
Read an otter-themed book as a family, there are loads of lovely picture books featuring these furry friends. Check out our World Book Day blog HERE to find some lovely Otter themed stories!
Let’s Keep It Wild (and Dry!)
This World Otter Day, we’re celebrating the joy of nature, the importance of conservation, and the power of play. Because whether you’re an otter pup or a puddle-jumping explorer, life’s better when it’s full of mud, mischief, and meaning.
Explore our otter-approved waterproofs HERE
Learn more about the UK Wild Otter Trust: HERE
Happy World Otter Day from all of us at Spotty Otter!
Let’s keep the wild... well, wild!