South Florida Wildlife Center

2025 Photo Contest

Winners

SFWC's 2025 Photo Contest Winners Announced

We are beyond excited to celebrate the talented photographers who captured the wild beauty of South Florida in this year’s Wildlife Photography Contest!

This year’s contest brought in an incredible array of images—from intimate portraits of native wildlife to stunning action shots in their natural habitats. Each submission told a story of resilience, beauty, and the vital importance of conservation.

We are especially honored to have Mark Smith, renowned wildlife photographer and videographer, as our guest judge for 2025. With his expert eye and deep connection to nature, Mark brought thoughtful attention and care to the judging process, helping us select the most outstanding entries from a field of truly remarkable work.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated. Your images help us inspire appreciation for Florida’s wild inhabitants and promote our mission to protect them.

Congratulations once again to our winners! Thank you for helping us tell the story of wildlife through your lens.

Overall Winner

Blue Bird of Happiness

by Judy Haran

Winner of the Bird Category

Eastern Kingbird Feeding Young Silhouette

by Justin Schmidt

Winner of the Reptile Category

Young Black Racer

by Sharon O’Brien

Winner of the Junior Category

Glide of the Goldeneye

by Rohan Khera

Winner of the Mammal Category

Cuddle Bears

by Jackie Hassine

Winner of the Up Close Category

Green Orchid Bee Portrait 

by Christopher Harrington

Winner of the Urban Category

Brake For Moose

by Steve Kemish

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