Wildlife of the Year exhibition returns to Geelong

One of the world’s most well-renowned photography exhibitions is making its return to Geelong’s National Wool Museum to showcase the natural world’s most astonishing sights.

Launching today (December 8), the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is the most prestigious photography event of its kind.

The competition annually attracts over 50,000 entries from all over the world.

Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan urged residents to view the spectacular photography event this festive season.

“Wildlife Photographer of the Year is an exhibition of international significance, showcasing one-hundred breathtaking images from around the world,” he said.

“Geelong and the National Wool Museum are the only Victorian venue to see this world-class exhibition; I encourage residents to take the opportunity to witness it for themselves.”

Chair of the Creativity and Culture portfolio, Cr Melissa Cadwell said she was confident of a strong turnout.

“Entries for this competition have come from 95 different countries across the world,” she said.

“It speaks to the significance of our museum that an exhibition that has been on display in London, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, New Zealand and Singapore is coming to Geelong.”

National Wool Museum director, Padraic Fisher said the exhibition is “right up there with the best.”

“Along with an exciting schedule of activities, tours and learning programs Wildlife Photographer of the Year features alongside the playful, immersive and interactive installation WaVE/WeaVE by the Slow Art Collective,” he said.

“Please come along and visit the museum this summer, there truly is something for everyone.”

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is on loan from the Natural History Museum London until 19 May, 2024.

For more information, head to www.nwm.vic.gov.au