| Copyright | Entrants grant Marwell Wildlife a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use the work for all purposes connected with the competition and Marwell Wildlife, including but not limited to post-promotion publicity. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all residents of the UK |
| Finish | 14 September 2013 |
| Entry fee | £5 for up to 5 images |
Finished
Categories:
- Native Wildlife – flora and fauna native or resident in the British Isles
- Cute and Funny – mother nature at her cutest or most amusing
- Marwell Wildlife residents
- Marwell Wildlife endangered – species at Marwell specifically classified by IUCN as endangered or critically endangered
Prizes:
- Overall winner x 1
- Overseas trip for one person with photography tuition supplied by Wildlife Worldwide and worth over £1,200 – more details coming soon!
- Annual subscription to Practical Photography Magazine
- Stunning photo book worth over £34
- Signed copy of Heather Angel’s book – Exploring Natural China
- Colour nest box & feeder cam system from Gardenature worth £129
- Overall Junior winner x 1
- One to one day session & overnight accommodation with Wild Arena out and about at a UK Safari Park and in the Wild Arena studio for two people worth £445!
- Powertraveller powermonkey extreme plus aquastrap worth over £120
- Annual subscription to Practical Photography Magazine
- Stunning photo book worth over £34
- Signed copy of Heather Angel’s book – Exploring Natural China
- Category winners (4 x Adult, 4 x Junior)
- Marwell Wildlife annual membership x 1 year
- Hama traveller mini pro tripod worth £40
- SanDisk memory card (16GB) worth £25
- Camera Spirit Level worth over £14
- All runners up (4 x Adult, 4 x Junior)
- Family day pass to Marwell Wildlife
- Prints on display at Marwell Wildlife from end 2013
- A3 print of your image
- People’s Choice Winner x 1
- 1 x Face to Face penguin encounter
- Family day pass to Marwell Wildlife
Image requirements: .jpg format, no larger than 5MB and no smaller than 200KB; Minor manipulation of images using Photoshop or equivalent is permitted.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
Frequently asked questions — Animal photography contests
Who can enter animal photography contests?
Most animal contests welcome photographers worldwide, from hobbyists to professionals. Many prioritize ethical shooting practices and authentic animal behavior—review guidelines to confirm if your work aligns with wildlife conservation, pet photography, or artistic animal portrait focuses.
Are animal photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$45 per image, with early-bird discounts or multi-entry bundles often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do animal photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($200–$20,000) to publication in nature magazines, exhibition features, professional gear, or donations to animal conservation projects. Recognition from respected wildlife organizations can amplify your impact and credibility in the animal photography community.
How do I choose which animal contest to enter?
Match your strongest animal images to the contest's focus—wildlife behavior, domestic pets, macro details, or conservation storytelling. Review past winners for style cues, verify ethical guidelines (no baiting or staging), and confirm technical specs like resolution and metadata requirements.