2013 Photography Contest

Friends of the Topeka Zoo’s 2nd Annual Photography Contest

Take Your Best Shot! From wild animals to colorful landscaping, the Topeka Zoo is a photographer’s paradise and the Friends of the Topeka Zoo’s annual photography contest is the perfect opportunity for the community to showcase their talents.

Entries for the “Take Your Best Shot” photo contest will be accepted through August 15, 2013 at the Friends of the Topeka Zoo office located at 635 SW Gage Blvd. Community members of all ages are encouraged to participate. The photo categories include:

Animal Action Shot
Animal Portrait
Animal Group Photo
Horticulture/Landscape
Black and White
There will be a special category for photographs submitted by entrants under the age of 18

A panel of professional judges will review all entires based on originality, print quality, composition and image impact. All photos will become property of the Friends of the Topeka Zoo and will not be returned.

Awards will be presented for Grand Prize, Directors Choice, Mayors Choice and Staff Choice. All contestents will receive a coupon good for one free visit during the photo exhibition. Photo entries must be a minimum of 8″ x 10″ and either matted or framed. Frames must be in good condition (not broken or falling apart) and be able to be hung with minimal effort. If problems occur with frames, the Friends of the Topeka Zoo retain the right to remove the photo from frame for display purposes. Winning entries will be published in the winter edition of Zooreka Magazine and the grand prize winner will recieve:

Personal guided photo safari at Your Topeka Zoo
One year family membership to the Friends of the Topeka Zoo.
$25 gift certificate to the Leopard Spot Gift Shop
$20 gift certificate to the Grazers Cafe
Cover photo in the winter edition of Zooreka Magazine.

Click Here to download rules and entry form.

For additional information call the Friends of the Zoo at 368-9162