South Florida Wildlife Center

2026 Photo Contest

Winners

SFWC's 2026 Photo Contest Winners Announced

 

This year’s entries showcase an incredible range of moments – from intimate portraits of native species to dynamic action shots in their natural habitats. Each image told a powerful story of resilience, beauty, and the importance of protecting wildlife. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with recognition and representation of all nature has to offer!

We are especially honored to have Kym Clark as our guest judge for 2026. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep appreciation for the natural world, Kym brought thoughtful care and expertise to the judging process, helping us recognize the most outstanding work among so many exceptional submissions.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated – and to those who supported this year’s contest. Your involvement helps raise critical funds that keep our mission moving forward and strengthen our efforts to protect and rehabilitate South Florida’s wildlife.

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for helping us share the story of wildlife through your lens!

Overall Winner

Red Fox

Lee Sussman

Winner of the Bird Category

Will to Survive

by Phoenix SpiritDiva

Winner of the Reptile Category

Yellow Rat Snake

by Ruth Pannunzio

Winner of the Junior Category

Bison

by Rohan Khera

Winner of the Mammal Category

Bison at Sunset

by Denneen Peterson

Winner of the Up Close Category

Paper Wasp 

by Christopher Harrington

Winner of the Urban Category

Black Bear

by Lee Sussman