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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Discover the majesty of the natural world

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the longest running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world, direct from London's Natural History Museum.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

59th Annual

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

ON NOW - UNTIL SUN 28 APR 2024
AUAHA ATEA NUI SPECIAL EXHIBITION HALL
FREE FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS

Witness the world's top nature photographs from the most prestigious photography exhibition of its kind, beautifully illuminated, up close and in person.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a global competition that has showcased the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for almost 60 years. Organised by the Natural History Museum in London, the competition attracts the world's most impressive nature photographers, showcasing a combination of skill, luck, and above all the beauty of the natural world. 

The winning images of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 were announced at the Awards ceremony in London in October 2023, and this exhibition at Auckland Museum will be the first time they're on display in Aotearoa. 

Please note that no photography is permitted within the exhibition. 

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BE IN TO WIN A VIETNAM TRIP FOR 2 WORTH $10,000

BE IN TO WIN A VIETNAM TRIP FOR 2 WORTH $10,000

In partnership with our friends at Adventure World, be in to win an incredible 13-day Vietnam travel prize package when you visit Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Valued at over $10,000, this amazing prize includes return flights, accommodation, local English speaking guides, and an itinerary of unforgettable moments; including a tour of Animals Asia Tam Dao Bear Sanctuary, 2-night cruise of the spectacular Halong Bay, exploring Hanoi’s enthralling Old Quarter, sampling local delicacies in Ho Chi Minh City and taking in the vast landscape of the verdant rice bowl of the Mekong Delta with locals. All this and much more!

To enter the competition look for the QR code when you exit the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Terms and conditions apply, please visit Adventure World's website for more information.

SEE ALL MEMBERS' EXHIBITION EVENTS

TUES 12 DEC, 10.30AM-12PM, 3PM-5PM

TE AO MĀRAMA SOUTH ATRIUM

Members: Rainbow Rascals Face Painting

Channel your inner tiger or lion and start roaring! To celebrate the opening of our new Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, join us at our exclusive Members' Viewing for some face painting fun for the whole family.

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TUES 12 DEC, 6PM

AUDITORIUM, LEVEL 2

Members: A talk with David Reeves

Meet David Reeves, Auckland Museum’s Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive, and hear about current and future Museum projects, upcoming international exhibitions and get a chance to ask questions.

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TUES 12 DEC, 10AM - 8:30PM

AUCKLAND MUSEUM

Members: Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exclusive Viewing

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a global competition that has showcased the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for almost 60 years. Organised by the Natural History Museum in London, the competition attracts the world's most impressive nature photographers, showcasing a combination of skill, luck, and above all the beauty of the natural world.

Book now

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Images

Banner image: A previous Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Auckland Museum

What's On Calendar image: By Zhai Zeyu 

First body image: An American bison dashes through deep snow in Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming) by Max Waugh

Second body image: Fish hidden in coral reef by Alex Mustard

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