Welcome to the 2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest!

The National Wildlife^® Photo Contest celebrates wildlife, habitats and the natural world, with an emphasis on conservation and ethical photography honoring the well-being of animals in the wild. All entries support the National Wildlife Federation's conservation mission, which is dedicated to saving wildlife species and habitats.

For just $20, you can enter up to ten photos for a chance to win one of 18 cash prizes—including a $5,000 grand prize! Modest entry fees support the National Wildlife Federation’s conservation work, and your photos inspire our millions of members and supporters to care about wildlife and to act on its behalf. Prizes are made possible by the entry fee; no NWF funds are used for these prizes.