While most zoos and aquariums are still closed to the public, the animals that inhabit them are living their lives like nothing’s going on, entirely unaware of the chaos of the outside world. The proof in the beautiful photographs selected as winners and runner-ups for The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) annual photo competition.
The competition is only open to zoo and aquarium staff and volunteers, many of whom submitted photos capturing incredible moments. The contest received hundreds of entries and was judged by a panel including TV naturalist Nick Baker.
According to the BIAZA, “The winners show the important work of zoos and aquariums at an immensely challenging time for these conservation organisations. Not only are these zoos and aquariums fighting for a better, wilder future, after months of closures they are reeling from the financial impacts of the Coronavirus.”
These are the winners and runner-ups in each category.
