Wildlife Photographer Teams Up with Colchester Zoo for New Competition
Gordon Buchanan, a renowned wildlife photographer and filmmaker, is gearing up for his UK theatre tour, “Lions and Tigers and Bears.” This highly anticipated event will take place at Charter Hall in Colchester on February 19, 2024.
Competition with Colchester Zoo
In an exciting initiative, wildlife enthusiasts are invited to join a photo competition in collaboration with Colchester Zoological Society. Fans can share their photographs of the zoo’s African lions, Amur tigers, or Malayan sun bears on social media.
How to Participate
- Post your photographs on social media.
- Use the hashtag #lionsandtigersandbears.
- Tag Gordon Buchanan and Colchester Zoological Society in your posts.
The winner of this competition will receive four tickets to Buchanan’s tour along with an animal adoption package from Colchester Zoo. Gordon encourages participants, stating, “I’m looking forward to seeing the photos you have captured on your visits there.”
About the Tour
The “Lions and Tigers and Bears” tour is set to return in 2026 following its successful inaugural run last year. This year, the tour will expand to visit 25 new venues throughout England.
Gordon Buchanan’s Career
Often compared to David Attenborough, Gordon Buchanan has devoted his career to capturing wildlife across the globe. His journey began in 1989, mentored by survival cameraman Nick Gordon in Sierra Leone’s Gola Rainforest.
Gordon has worked on various notable series, including:
- Big Cat Diary
- BBC’s Lost Land Of The…
- Family & Me (beginning in 2010)
More recently, he appeared in “Wild Horses, The Rockies and Me” and was involved in tracking big cats in Botswana for the BBC’s “Big Cats 24/7,” set to return next month.
As the tour approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the combination of Gordon’s insights and captivating wildlife photography, particularly focusing on the beloved animals featured in the competition.
