FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 16, 2011)

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL FEATHERS, FUR & SCALES PHOTO CONTEST

Animals sporting feathers, fur, and scales were all represented among the winners of the Dallas Zoo’s annual photography contest. Kerry Kirpach won the grand prize with a close-up shot of an elephant’s tusk, which will be permanently exhibited on Zoo grounds. She received a Canon Powershot G12 digital camera from Canon USA. Kirpach and other winners were recognized at an awards ceremony on July 31 at the Zoo. Gift certificates from camera stores were provided, as well as tickets to the prestigious Nikon School, photographic paper from Red River Paper, and camera magazine subscriptions from Werner Publishing. Sponsors of the Feathers, Fur, & Scales Photo Contest include Arlington Camera, Camera Stop, Canon USA, Cooter’s Village Camera, Competitive Camera, Coupralux, Fort Worth Camera, Garland Camera, Nikon, Red River Paper, Texas Photo Forum, and Werner Publishing.

The Feathers, Fur & Scales photo contest was open to everyone from children to experienced professionals. Categories included: children (12 and under); junior (ages 13 to 18 years); novice (beginners to non-professionals); and advanced (considerable experience to professionals). The photo contest began March 1, 2011 and ended June 30, 2011.

Photography enthusiasts, who would like to take advantage of special opportunities to take pictures of animals at the Dallas Zoo, are encouraged to participate in the Dallas Zoo’s Photo Day (Sept. 24) and Photo Safari (Oct. 15). For details and prices, visit DallasZoo.com.

Photo Contest Winners 2011