Submit photos on the link below!

Rules for photo contest:

  • Must be your own original photograph (no drawings/paintings or AI)

  • Photo must be of PA native wildlife (no pets or invasive species)

  • DO NOT bait, call, or trap wildlife for photos

  • Limit to one submission per contestant

  • This contest is open to all!

  • Photo must have been taken within the last 365 days of when the contest begins

  • Photo can be landscape or portrait

  • Prizes must be claimed within 60 days of the contest ending

  • Watermarks are allowed but should not interfere with the subject of the photo

  • All winning photos will be used in West Shore Wildlife Center's Annual "Born to be Wild Baby Shower" fundraising auction

  • Contest runs from Sunday, February 1st to Saturday, February 28th. Staff will review all photos submitted and select the top 3 winning photos. Winners will be announce on March 1st.

  • Volunteers and interns are welcome to participate but CANNOT submit photos of animals in care at WSWC or during release

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prices (sizes may vary based on photo dimensions):

  • 1st: ~10inx12in professional print of your photo, ambassador animal meet and greet of your choice, ambassador animal magnet of your choice, and ambassador artwork

  • 2nd: ~10inx12in professional print of your photo, ambassador photo magnet of your choice

  • 3rd: ~4inx6in professional print of your photo

If you have any questions or issues with this contest or form, feel free to email garrett.lamason@westshorewildlife.org