Sekretne życie w zoo

Story from Jam Press (Secret Zoo Life) Pictured: Winner in the Bird category - “Which way up?” - Humboldt Penguin - This optical illusion effect was captured during some unique winter lighting at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Scotland, with the ripples producing a surprisingly clear penguin reflection. A penguin optical illusion, a shark bathed in sunlight and a playful rhino - the secret lives of animals in UK zoos revealed in stunning detail Out of the depths of one of Britain’s largest aquarium habitats stalks the powerful grey reef shark, while water voles and adders slither in the British countryside. These are some of the stories illuminated by the winners of a zoo and aquarium photo competition. The talented photographers offer an exclusive look into the fascinating lives of animals.    Run by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the twelve winners and runners up feature photographs from across modern conservation zoos and aquariums – from Edinburgh to Brighton, from an inquisitive sloth, a fatherly frog to a mischievous rhino.    Over five-hundred entries were received in the competition across five categories, including a new native species category. This category highlights the incredible nature on our doorstep, being supported by zoos and aquariums. Over recent years BIAZA zoos and aquariums have been restoring native species as diverse as harvest mice, beavers, wildcats, toads and even leeches, as part of efforts to make Britain and Ireland wilder places.     Dr Jo Judge, the CEO of BIAZA said: “After a rigorous selection process, we are proud to showcase photography which demonstrates not only the wonder of wildlife, but the vital work of our member zoos and aquariums in welfare and conservation.”    Dr Judge added “We’re grateful to everyone who entered the competition and those who voted in our new native species category. We believe these talented wildlife photographers have the power to inspire environmental change.”   Over 120 BIAZA member zoos and aquariums contribute to the restoration of nature by undertaking 1236 conservation projects, 1280 research projects and 1.1 million educational visits in the last year alone. They have collectively spent over 150 million pounds on conservation since 2020.    The twelve winning photos will be featured on BIAZA’s 2026 calendar, which will also contain dates for nature-lovers; from Penguin Awareness Day to David Attenborough’s birthday. Follow BIAZA on Facebook or Instagram to be the first to know when it will be available.     ENDS