25th Anniversary Photo Contest and Exhibit
As part of our 25th anniversary, we hosted a photo contest inviting the public to show how they connect to nature in Southern California.
![Sea star on rock with purple coral.](/images/made_new/images-visit-Farnsworth_Banks_Sea_Star_Coral_1200_900_q85.jpg)
LAST CHANCE. Don't forget to see the exhibit before it closes March 31!
The winning photos, along with the winners of a staff contest, are displayed in a photo exhibit called Connecting to Nature on the second floor of the Aquarium near the entrance of the Tropical Pacific Gallery.
Contest Winners
![A Hike in Griffith Park](/images/uploads/25th_contest_winner_Acosta-Kat_1200.jpg)
Aerial view of trail and city in the background Credit: Kat Acosta
![Spider looking at the camera](/images/made_new/images-uploads-25th_contest_winner_Gonzalez-Robert_1200_1200_q85.jpg)
Eye Contact Credit: Robert Gonzales
![Duck and ducklings by side of pond](/images/made_new/images-uploads-25th_contest_winner_Hilleary-Andrew_1200_1200_q85.jpg)
A Devoted Mother: Twenty Ducklings and their Protector Credit: Andrew Hilleary
![Squirrel eating flowers](/images/made_new/images-uploads-25th_contest_winner_Jewell-Josh_1200_1200_q85.jpg)
Time to Munch Credit: Josh Jewell
![Child holding kelp and looking at camera](/images/uploads/25th_contest_winner_McElhinney-Christine_1200.jpg)
Carpinteria State Beach Credit: Christine McElhinney
![Sunset on beach with figure in distance](/images/uploads/25th_contest_winner_Miller-Payton_1200.jpg)
Sunset in Seal Beach Credit: Payton Miller
![Large bird in flight](/images/made_new/images-uploads-25th_contest_winner_Nguyen-Vincent_1200_1200_q85.jpg)
Liberation Credit: Vincent Nguyen
![poppy field on side of mountain with lake in background](/images/uploads/25th_contest_winner_Nigro-Jeff_1200.jpg)
Wildflower Trail Credit: Jeff Nigro
![Large fish and diver](/images/uploads/25th_contest_winner_Yoern-Casey_1200.jpg)
Always be Ready Credit: Casey Yoern
![Black and white of pelican side view](/images/uploads/25th_contest_winner_Ashlee_Eakin_1200.jpg)
Catch of the Day Credit: Ashlee Eakin
![Orca popping up out of the water with mouth open](/images/made_new/images-uploads-25th_contest_winner_Megan_Hillyer_1200_1200_q85.jpg)
Lucky to Witness Credit: Megan Hillyer