The Safari Nature Contest
Every spring, our explorers head outside to capture the wild world around them. This page is updated each year — this year’s contest is below.
Backyard Photo Safari: Become a Wildlife Explorer
Go on a Photo Safari
Real explorers are great observers. This spring, grab a camera (or a parent’s phone) and go on your own safari — through a backyard, a park, or a windowsill garden. Photograph something in the natural world that catches your eye, then tell us what it is. It’s science, art, and fresh air rolled into one, and every young explorer can do it.
Explore with Wonder Explorer
Not sure where to start? Use our free Wonder Explorer outdoor missions to find nature worth photographing — then learn about what you spotted and add it to your photo caption. It’s the perfect companion for your safari!
Open Wonder Explorer →Photo Categories
- Creatures — bugs, birds, pets, pond life, anything that moves
- Plants & Trees — flowers, leaves, moss, mushrooms, seeds
- Sky & Water — clouds, sunsets, rain, rivers, puddles
Age Groups
Take a photo with a grown-up’s help and tell us what you found.
Capture your shot and add a sentence about what it is.
Frame a thoughtful photo and identify the species or subject.
The Rules
- Photos must be taken by the student (a grown-up can help the youngest explorers).
- Any camera works — phone, tablet, or camera.
- Light cropping is fine, but keep it real — no heavy filters or AI edits.
- Add a one-line caption telling us what your photo shows (and where you took it).
- One entry per student per category (up to 3 total).
How Entries Are Judged
- Wonder — how interesting or surprising the subject is
- Composition — framing, light, and focus
- Curiosity — a thoughtful caption or identification
- Originality — a fresh eye on the natural world
Prizes in Each Age Group
Important Dates
How to Enter
Sign Up
Register with our quick sign-up form — free for the Homeschool Safari community, or a donation of any size for everyone else.
Enroll in the Contest →Snap Your Photo
Go exploring and photograph something in nature that amazes you. Pick your best shot and write a one-line caption naming what it is (use Wonder Explorer to help!).
Log In & Submit
Upload your photo to this season’s contest area in the free Homeschool Safari community before the deadline, with your child’s first name, age group, and category. New here? Create a free account first — it only takes a minute!
Log In & Submit →New here? Come join the adventure 🦁
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