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Ranger Rick Photo Contest

Calling all curious wildlife observers! Prepare to be amazed. Browse the latest Ranger Rick magazine photo contest winners, vote for your favorites, and enter YOUR best shots.

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August 2026 Photo Contest Entry Results from 7-12 year olds

Editors’ Top Picks

Turtle by Cecelia B.
Rabbit by Gio W.
Spider by Lincoln C.
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron by Miles P.
Delaware skipper butterfly by Nishaad K.
Cheetah by Sean W.
turtle on wood plank
Turtle by Cecelia B.
rabbit
Rabbit by Gio W.
spider in web
Spider by Lincoln C.
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron by Miles P.
butterfly on flower
Delaware skipper butterfly by Nishaad K.
cheetah
Cheetah by Sean W.

Top Votes from Kids

butterfly on flower
butterfly on flower
Delaware Skipper Butterfly by Nishaad K.
rabbit
rabbit
Rabbit by Nishaad K.
cheetah
cheetah
Cheetah by Sean W.


Vote for Your Favorites in This Month's Photo Contest

Tap to pick up to 3 favorite photos.

  • Photo by Theo W.C.

    Dragonfly

  • Photo by Thea B.

    Butterfly

  • Photo by Sylvia G.

    Burrfish

  • Photo by Philip C.

    Lizard

  • Photo by Naomi E.

    Raccoon

  • Photo by Kinsley G.

    Ant

  • Photo by Kinsley G.

    American Goldfinch

  • Photo by Kinsley and Kayleigh M.

    Hummingbird Moth

  • Photo by Julian S.

    Hummingbird

  • Photo by Grayson S.

    Monarch Butterfly

  • Photo by Finley W.

    Mushrooms

  • Photo by Finley W.

    Mushroom

  • Photo by Colin S.

    Frog

  • Photo by Blaise G.

    Box Turtle

  • Photo by Aram M.

    Kangaroos

0 of 3 selected

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