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Al Ain Zoo announced today that it will be kicking off its photography contest for the second consecutive year to engage Al Ain residents, tourists and visitors alike. Both amateur and professional photographers can enter the 2013 Photography Contest at Al Ain Zoo by capturing candid zoo moments on camera until 31 March 2013, with the option to submit up to three photographs per participant.
Animal lovers are encouraged to get creative and explore the zoo’s various exhibits and activities, whether to photograph animals, plants, mammals, the bird show, or more. Juries from the zoo will then review and select the top 12 images to be included in the 2014 Al Ain Zoo Calendar, with a portion of sales proceeds going to benefit the zoo’s conservation projects. Winners will be honoured in a ceremony at the zoo, receiving gifts and an exclusive zoo tour.
Muna AlDhaheri, Acting Chief Conservation & Education Officer, said:
“The response to last year’s photo contest was tremendous. We were amazed by the innovation in some of the entries, and we are confident participants will surprise us even more in 2013 as there is no better way to tell a story than through a lens. The photo contest gives us a great opportunity to engage the UAE community in a fun, aesthetic activity that will see them contributing and raising awareness about Al Ain Zoo’s conservation efforts, which is ultimately part of a wider, global cause to protect wildlife.”
The 2013 Photography Contest at Al Ain Zoo is open to participants age seven years and above, with each entry required to be in landscape layout. Photographs must be e-mailed to zoophoto@awpr.ae. Winners will be announced by the end of May with the calendar to be available for purchase later in the year.
Full entry details are available online at www.alainzoo.ae or www.facebook.com/AlAinZooUAE.
The zoo is open daily from 9am to 8pm during the contest period.
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