Welcome to our second annual wildlife photography contest! This is your chance to showcase your talent, capture the beauty of wildlife, and support a great cause.

Entry Limits:
- Each person may submit up to two photos per category.
- Entry limit of three photos total.
- All entries must be separate photos.

Categories:
- Mammals
- Birds
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Nature (Includes nature landscapes, native plants, fish, invertebrates, and anything else that does not fit in the other three categories)
- Youth (16 and under, category is open to all wildlife and nature photos)

Photo Requirements:
- Must feature Pennsylvania native species.
- Photos must have been taken in 2025 or 2026.
- Must be the original work of the entrant, who retains full rights.
- AI-generated images are NOT permitted.

Photos will be displayed for public viewing and voting the weekend of open house. Photographers whose photos are on display will receive free entry to Open House that may be used on either day. Photos you wish to keep may be picked up at Aark after Open House ends on May 31st or the week following during business hours.

The winning photos will be selected by popular vote and winners will be announced the evening of May 31st. First place winners in each category will receive
- A free guided private tour for a group of up to 10 people
- Private photography session with Aark's animal ambassadors
- Will get to have their work shared to our social media, with full credit to the photographer.
- Free Aark Merch of their choice!