The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, now in its 60th year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at the Waterhall, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, on Thursday, 24 October (until 20 April 2025) featuring exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.

Using photography’s unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years. Launching in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 117 countries and territories all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year’s award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will allow them to be seen by well over a million people.

The 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition opens for entries on 14 October and closes on 5 December 2024.

This year’s competition attracted an astounding 59,228 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels from 117 countries and territories. During an intense week at the Natural History Museum in London, entries were judged anonymously on their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by an international panel of industry experts.

The winning images, including the prestigious Grand Title Award winners, will be announced on 8 October 2024 during a glittering awards show hosted by wildlife presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin.

To book tickets, visit: birminghammuseums.org.uk