The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, now in its sixty-first year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary – Migratory Bird Zone on 6^th March 2026. Presented in Barbados with the support of the British High Commission, the exhibition will present a curated selection of this year’s most exceptional and award-winning nature images, highlighting the beauty, diversity and fragility of the natural world.

The exhibition showcases powerful and captivating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Using photography’s unique emotive power, the images inspire audiences to connect with nature and encourage a future where people advocate for the planet.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind. Launching in 1965, the competition now attracts entries from 113 countries and territories, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year’s award-winning images will embark on an international tour where they will be seen by well over a million people.

The sixty-second Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition opens for entries on Monday 20 October and closes on Thursday 4 December 2025.

This year’s competition attracted over 60,000 entries from photographers of all ages, and experience levels from 113 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, were announced on Tuesday 14 October 2025 during a highly anticipated awards show hosted by wildlife presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin.

Kathy Moran, Chair of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Jury, says: “Selected from a record-breaking over 60,000 images, this preview presents just a small insight into the awe-inspiring, impactful and moving images in store for visitors to our exhibition. As an advocate for the power of photography, there is nothing more rewarding or moving than seeing our relationship to the natural world, in all its complexity and splendour, shared on the world’s biggest platform for wildlife photography.”

Dr Doug Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum, says: “Now in its sixty-first year, we are thrilled to continue Wildlife Photographer of the Year as a powerful platform for visual storytelling, showing the diversity, beauty and complexity of the natural world and humanity’s relationship to it. With the inclusion of our Biodiversity Intactness Index, this year’s exhibition will be our best combination of great artistry and groundbreaking science yet, helping visitors to become inspired to be advocates for our planet.”

 NOTES TO EDITORS

The British High Commission in Bridgetown, Barbados is the official touring sponsor for the sixty-first edition of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The High Commission has generously partnered with Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary as the official touring venue in Barbados.

This collaboration will provide broad public access to this prestigious international exhibition, allowing visitors, families and schoolchildren across the island to experience some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife photography within the unique natural setting of Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary.

Exhibition Dates:
6th March – 2nd April 2026. 9:00am – 4:30pm

Access to the exhibition is included with admission to Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary.

Media Contact:
Janelle Edwards
info@graemehall.com

About Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Now in its sixty-first year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the Natural History Museum, London’s, global platform for the world’s best nature photography and wildlife photojournalism. Our annual competition, receiving over 60,000 entries, is open to photographers of all ages, nationalities and experience levels. With our touring exhibition and outreach activities engaging millions around the globe every year, we invite ever more people to celebrate and advocate for the natural world.

About the Natural History Museum, London

The Natural History Museum, London, is a world-leading science centre and one of the most visited attractions in the UK. A global source of curiosity, inspiration and joy. Our vision is to build a future in which both people and the planet thrive. We aim to be a catalyst for change, engaging advocates for the planet in everything that we do. Our 350 scientists are finding solutions to the planetary emergency in all aspects of life. Visit, join and support the Natural History Museum today.

Protecting the planet. It’s in our nature.