Beautiful Images Capturing Behind The Scene Moments From Zoos And Aquariums

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) holds a photography competition once a year and recently, they have announced the 2020 winning images.

2020 has been a challenging year for zoos and aquariums around the world who had to deal with the financial impacts of closures as well as taking care of the animals in times of social distancing and loneliness.

The winning images of the competition, only open to zoo or aquarium staff and volunteers, have managed to capture incredible behind the scene moments from the daily routine of animals and staff alike.
Judge and BIAZA spokesperson Andrew Hall said: "Every day our zoos and aquariums are sharing the extraordinary beauty and fragility of the natural world and this is evident in the incredible winning photos."

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Winner, Life in a BIAZA Collection category: The Boy in the Red Coat, by Robert Everett at Chester Zoo.

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Species: Humboldt penguin (and human).
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Runner-up, Life in a BIAZA Collection: Return of the Mac(aque), by Chris Townsend at Newquay Zoo, Wild Planet Trust.

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Species: Sulawesi black crested macaque.
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Highly commended, Life in a BIAZA Collection: Markhor overlooking his enclosure, by Alyson Houston at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park.

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Species: Markhor.
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Winner, Behind the Scenes category: Hold your gaze, by Donovan Lewis at Blue Planet Aquarium.

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Species: Sand tiger shark.
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Runner-up, Behind the Scenes: Owl have to be weighing you, by Niall Owen at Welsh Mountain Zoo.

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Species: Great grey owl.
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Highly commended, Behind the Scenes: Even giants start small, by Emma Lawlor at Sparsholt College.

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Species: Giant katydid.
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Winner, Heart and Minds category: Thao whipping frogs, by Eleanor Stobbart at Paignton Zoo, Wild Planet Trust.

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Species: Thao whipping frog.
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Runner-up, Heart and Minds: Nifty nose, by Samantha Allworthy at Longleat.

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Species: prehensile tailed porcupines.
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Highly commended, Hearts and Minds: Ethiopian Mountain Adder, by Daniel Kane at ZSL London Zoo.

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Winner, People’s Choice category: Wearing her heart on her nose, by Jo Thrower at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.

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Species: Siamang gibbon.
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Runner-up, In the Moment – People’s Choice category: Mischievous kit, by Leanne Aldred at Wingham Wildlife Park.

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Species: Binturong.
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Highly commended, In the Moment – People’s choice category: Perfectly Poised, by Clare Wilkie at Crocodiles of the World.

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Species: American alligator.

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Beautiful Images Capturing Behind The Scene Moments From Zoos And Aquariums

Winner, Life in a BIAZA Collection category: The Boy in the Red Coat, by Robert Everett at Chester Zoo.

Runner-up, Life in a BIAZA Collection: Return of the Mac(aque), by Chris Townsend at Newquay Zoo, Wild Planet Trust.

Highly commended, Life in a BIAZA Collection: Markhor overlooking his enclosure, by Alyson Houston at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park.

Winner, Behind the Scenes category: Hold your gaze, by Donovan Lewis at Blue Planet Aquarium.

Runner-up, Behind the Scenes: Owl have to be weighing you, by Niall Owen at Welsh Mountain Zoo.

Highly commended, Behind the Scenes: Even giants start small, by Emma Lawlor at Sparsholt College.

Winner, Heart and Minds category: Thao whipping frogs, by Eleanor Stobbart at Paignton Zoo, Wild Planet Trust.

Runner-up, Heart and Minds: Nifty nose, by Samantha Allworthy at Longleat.

Highly commended, Hearts and Minds: Ethiopian Mountain Adder, by Daniel Kane at ZSL London Zoo.

Winner, People’s Choice category: Wearing her heart on her nose, by Jo Thrower at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.

Runner-up, In the Moment – People’s Choice category: Mischievous kit, by Leanne Aldred at Wingham Wildlife Park.

Highly commended, In the Moment – People’s choice category: Perfectly Poised, by Clare Wilkie at Crocodiles of the World.

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