BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is proud to announce its first non-juried photography exhibition, with nearly 200 photos submitted from the Zoo’s many dedicated amateur and professional photographers for public viewing. Photos will be exhibited on Thursday, July 25 in the Zoo’s Hanson Building from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The festive evening will include an introduction of the judges, announcements of first, second, third place winners as well as a People’s Choice Award, and a raffle for a Tamron Zoom lens with a value of $600. Winners will be announced that evening. The public is invited.
Photographers were invited to submit up to three photos of animals from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, from current or previous years. Judges are Patrick Comins, executive director of the Connecticut Audubon Society; Jesse Thompson, co-owner of Milford Photo; and Roger Salls, owner of Roger Salls Photography.
Photography Exhibition sponsor Milford Photo is providing the first, second, and third prizes in the form of gift certificates to the store. First prize is $200, second prize is $100, and third prize is $50.
In addition to the judged photos, a People’s Choice will be selected. The general public can vote on their favorite that evening by making a one-dollar donation for each vote. Photos can be purchased that evening, or from the Zoo Gift Shop following the event, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Zoo.
“Art is a natural way for people to express their love of animals and appreciation of nature,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “The Photography Goes Wild Exhibit will help to showcase the stunning diversity of species at the zoo, and we hope, encourage people to focus on preserving wild habitats and animal conservation in new ways.”
Milford Photo Co-Owner Jesse Thompson said, “It’s been great partnering with the Zoo by providing area photographers with a fun venue to shoot and display their work. And also kudos to our friends at Tamron Lenses for providing loaner lenses and an 18-400mm zoom for a raffle prize giveaway at the opening. Milford Photo looks forward to more events at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.”
About Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Let Your Curiosity Run Wild! Connecticut's only zoo, celebrating its 97thanniversary, features 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. Guests won't want to miss our Amur tigers and leopards, Mexican and Red wolves, and Golden Lion tamarin. Other highlights include the new Spider Monkey Habitat, the Natt Family Red Panda Habitat, our South American rainforest with free-flight aviary, the prairie dog exhibit with "pop-up" viewing areas, plus the Pampas Plain with maned wolves, Chacoan peccaries and Giant anteaters. Guests can grab a bite at the Peacock Café, eat in the Picnic Grove, and enjoy a ride on our colorful carousel. For more information, visit beardsleyzoo.com.
About Milford Photo
Since its founding in 1995, Milford Photo continues to be the go-to location for the photo enthusiast in Connecticut. From selling the top lines in cameras, lenses and accessories to providing reprint, enlargement, graphic imagery or photo instruction for photographers of all levels, the crew at Milford Photo works hard to provide the best in product and service to their clients. www.milfordphoto.com
About Tamron
A leading manufacturer in optical class for interchangeable lens cameras, Tamron is committed to the enjoyment of the photographic experience for camera users of all levels. www.tamron.com.usa