Welcome Back to Our 4th Annual Photography Contest: #TRRShareYourShot 2025!

We’re excited to announce the 4th Annual #TRRShareYourShot Wildlife Photography Contest! Whether you’re a professional wildlife photographer or simply love capturing the beauty of nature, this is your chance to showcase your talent while making a real difference for Costa Rican wildlife.

This international wildlife photography contest unites photographers, nature enthusiasts, and conservation supporters worldwide in one shared mission: protecting and rehabilitating Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife.

Over the years, #TRRShareYourShot has raised vital funds to improve our Toucan Rescue Ranch Release Site and Sanctuary. Thanks to your generous support, we’ve built secure fences, new aviary enclosures, stronger enclosure locks, visitor benches, and educational plaques that help us tell each animal’s story and spread environmental awareness.

Every photo submitted, every vote cast, and every dollar donated helps provide life-saving care and create a better future for rescued animals.

Join us today, submit your best wildlife photo, and help us reach more people, raise awareness, and support conservation efforts in Costa Rica!

Why This Contest Matters?

At Toucan Rescue Ranch, we believe that wildlife photography is a powerful tool for conservation. It connects people to nature, educates audiences, and inspires meaningful action to protect endangered species. More than just a stunning showcase of nature’s beauty, #TRRShareYourShot is also a vital wildlife conservation fundraiser that supports animals in need across Costa Rica!

This year, proceeds from the contest will directly support our WildMed Fund, the lifeline of the Toucan Rescue Ranch Wildlife Clinic.

Our clinic is where injured, sick, orphaned, and surrendered animals receive expert veterinary care—from sloths and toucans to owls, kinkajous, and other native species. This critical facility is often the first step in an animal’s journey to recovery and, whenever possible, release back into the wild.

By participating in #TRRShareYourShot, you’re not just sharing your love for wildlife—you’re helping provide life-saving medical care and giving countless animals a second chance at freedom.

How to Participate in Share Your Shot

Key Dates:

Submissions Close: August 7th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Costa Rica Time)
Voting Opens: August 8th, 2025
Voting Closes: August 21st, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Costa Rica Time)

Submission Guidelines:

You may only submit ONE (1) photo.
The submission period ENDS August 7th. 11:59 pm Costa Rica Time.
The photo must be related to wildlife and follow this year’s theme: Through the Lens of the Wild
All ages are welcome to participate, but if you are under 18, you will need permission from a parent or guardian to submit your photo.
All ages can enter and are eligible to win! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, a total of three (3) finalists.
Only photos submitted through the official submission form will be considered for this contest.
🚫 Only ethical wildlife photos that practice respectful human-wildlife interactions will be considered.
Only photos under the previously established rules will be accepted.

Submit your picture!

What Could You Win?

We want to give heartfelt THANK YOU to Tapir Valley, the professional photographer Juan José Pucci, and IMAX for helping us reward your passion for conservation and photography with these incredible prizes:

🥇1st place	🥈2nd place:	🥉3rd place:
– A Night tour for two at Tapir Valley – Lens shape mug courtesy of IMAX	– Lowepro Tahoe backpack courtesy of IMAX. – Lens-shaped mug courtesy of IMAX.	– Book “Tierra Viva: Volcanoes of Costa Rica” courtesy of the professional photographer Juan José Pucci – Lens-shaped mug courtesy of IMAX.