Widely regarded as the world's most prestigious wildlife photography competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year was first launched in 1965 and now attracts entries from photographers in more than 113 countries and territories.
The award-winning images tour internationally each year, captivating audiences worldwide and reaching more than a million visitors.
Now in its sixty-first year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the Natural History Museum, London’s, global platform for the world’s best nature photography and wildlife photojournalism.
The annual competition, receiving over 60,000 entries, is open to photographers of all ages, nationalities and experience levels. The touring exhibition and outreach activities engage millions around the globe every year.
Adelaide is the only venue in the world where the exhibition is nestled amongst a living botanical collection. Here, inside the leafy temperate rainforest of the Bicentennial Conservatory, the exhibition takes on a new dimension, where nature is all around.
Sustainability is an important consideration in the delivery of this exhibition. To minimise waste and reduce its environmental footprint here in Adelaide Botanic Garden, a significant proportion of the exhibition infrastructure is reused from previous years. This includes the metal easels used to display artworks, Dibond mounting panels, category title displays, ticketing and garden signage structures.
Wherever possible, exhibition materials are sourced locally and produced sustainably, including printed materials supplied by environmentally responsible South Australian printer Finsbury Green.
The children’s activity program embraces a low-impact approach, using natural materials collected from the garden floor. These materials are reused throughout the exhibition before being composted on site at its conclusion. In addition, new plantings have been incorporated into the exhibition space, enhancing the visitor experience while contributing to the garden environment.
