Share your passion for wildlife and help make a difference 

The WIRES Annual Wildlife Photography Competition is back — and this year it’s more special than ever, as we celebrate 40 years of wildlife rescue and care.

Whether you're a seasoned photographer, a nature lover, or someone who captured a magical moment with a native animal — we want to see your best shots!

Your image could be featured in the WIRES 2026 Wildlife Calendar — our 40th anniversary edition — with all proceeds directly supporting wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts across Australia.

Competition Dates

🗓 Opens: 7 July 2025
🗓 Closes: 20 July 2025

How to Enter

Entering is easy and open to everyone:

• Upload via the online form – Click here to submit your high-resolution, print-quality images.
• Email your entries – No Gmail account? No problem! Simply send your photos to marketing@wires.org.au

Submissions Guidelines 

To ensure your photos are eligible for our calendar, please follow these guidelines: 

• High-Resolution Images: All photos must be high resolution and print quality to be considered. 
• Submission Limit: You can submit up to 10 photos per entry, so choose your best shots!