Calling All Wildlife Photographers!
We are thrilled to announce our first ever Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center Wildlife Photography Contest! This is your chance to showcase your talent, capture the beauty of wildlife, and support a great cause. The entry fee is $25.00 per photo between two categories, Black & White and Color.
Before entering, please read the rules below:
📌 Entry Limits:
- Each person may submit up to two photos.
- Both photos can either be entered in the same category or one in each category.
📌 Photo Requirements:
- Must feature Pennsylvania native wildlife (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, etc.)
- Photos must have been taken in 2024 or 2025.
- Must be the original work of the entrant, who retains full rights.
- AI-generated images are NOT permitted.
📌 Submission Guidelines:
- Photos must be printed and mounted on foam board (no borders, frames, or matting).
- Size: 8"x11" or similar dimensions depending on your photo's composition.
- Label the back of your photo with:
- Your name and phone number
- Photo title
- Where and when the photo was taken
- Your ticket number (received upon payment)
📌 Deadline & Delivery:
-Entries must be received by May 19th at 5:00 PM.
-Drop off in person at Aark in the designated "Photo Contest" bin on the porch.
-Submit by mail to:
ATTN: PHOTO CONTEST,
Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center
1531 Upper Stump Rd.
Chalfont, PA 18914
Photos will be displayed for public viewing and voting the weekend of open house. Photographers whose photos are on display will receive a free ticket 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 June 1st or the week following during business hours.
The winning photos will be selected by popular vote and winners will be announced the evening of June 1st. The top 5 finalists in each category will get to have their work shared to our social media, with full credit to the photographer. First place winners will receive...
-A free guided private tour for a group of up to 10 people
- Private photography session with Aark's animal ambassadors
- Free Aark Merch