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Elephant's Mud Bath Wins Top Zoo Photo Prize
21 Aug
Summary
- An elephant's joyful mud bath secured the top prize in a national photography contest.
- The competition celebrated British conservation efforts and the work of zoos.
- Nearly 1,000 entries showcased diverse wildlife, including birds and deer.
An elephant enjoying a vigorous mud bath has clinched the premier award in a national photography competition organized by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA). The winning photograph captured the playful giant, Opal, at Colchester Zoo. This annual contest celebrates British conservation and the dedication of zoos and aquariums to animal welfare.
Nearly 1,000 entries were submitted, showcasing a wide array of wildlife. Among the other notable winners were striking images of Guineafowl in Norfolk and a deer in Margam Country Park. Dr. Jo Judge, CEO of BIAZA, expressed pride in the selected photographs, emphasizing that they demonstrate both the beauty of wildlife and the vital conservation efforts of their member institutions.
