Wildlife In Focus

Wildlife In Focus We're so much more than just a pretty picture book! Check us out at wildlifeinfocus.org.

Wildlife in Focus is a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to conservation, education, and celebrating wildlife photography through the Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year competition and community programs.

Two badgers sharing a quiet moment at the den entrance. Most people will never see behavior like this in the wild, and t...
06/01/2026

Two badgers sharing a quiet moment at the den entrance. Most people will never see behavior like this in the wild, and that’s part of what makes wildlife photography so important. Images have a way of slowing people down long enough to connect with species they may otherwise overlook.
Badgers are one of Texas’ toughest and most elusive native mammals, spending much of their lives underground and out of sight. Healthy native rangelands, intact soil systems, and functioning ecosystems all play a role in supporting species like these.
Photography can do more than document wildlife — it can create appreciation, curiosity, and ultimately conservation. That connection is at the heart of what we do at Wildlife in Focus.

Don't let the opportunity slip away! Less than two weeks left!!
05/26/2026

Don't let the opportunity slip away! Less than two weeks left!!

Celebrate the closing day of the Witte Museum Wildlife in Focus Exhibit 📷🦌Join us for the Grand Finale of our inaugural ...
05/23/2026

Celebrate the closing day of the Witte Museum Wildlife in Focus Exhibit 📷🦌

Join us for the Grand Finale of our inaugural Wildlife in Focus Witte Photography Exhibit! Enjoy one last look at our 42 image exhibit featuring beautifully framed photographs from our Wildlife in Focus photography competition. Each image is a reminder of the incredible natural world around us, and the animals and habitats Wildlife in Focus works to protect.

Explore the exhibit - and stay for some family FUN! We will have our own Info table highlighting our new books and programs, along with Professionally Guided Phone Photography Photo Walks (come and learn from the best!), Scavenger Hunts (with prizes!), and a Color and Draw Table (with pre-made fill in line drawings and art paper for the freeform artists!). Leave with a Wildlife in Focus Tips and Tricks card, nature drawings and prizes!!

BONUS: If you are looking for some fresh art for your walls, or a gift, the exhibit prints, along with our new book - are FOR SALE!

Your visit supports our mission to foster appreciation for wildlife through photography and education. All WIF events are free with admission to the Witte.

We hope to see you and your family at the Witte on Sunday, May 31st!

Best wishes-
Claire Vaughan and the WIF Team

WWitte MuseumHHill Country AllianceHHill Country PhotographersKarine Aigner PhotographyHector D. Astorga PhotographyCissy BeasleyShelbi StarkDave AllenGreg Pierson
Bill HarveyBillWeekley

Texas landscapes are filled with beauty most people never slow down long enough to notice. Sometimes it is a herd of dee...
05/22/2026

Texas landscapes are filled with beauty most people never slow down long enough to notice.

Sometimes it is a herd of deer at first light. Sometimes it is a migrating bird returning to the coast. And sometimes it is something as small as a cactus bloom tucked into the rocky ground of the Hill Country.

At Wildlife in Focus, our mission is about more than photography. It is about helping people see the value of the natural world around them — and understanding that conservation begins with awareness.

Partnerships and community support help make that possible through:
youth education programs
conservation storytelling
photography exhibits
outreach events
and initiatives that connect Texans to the land, wildlife, and habitats that sustain all of us
Every program, exhibit, student opportunity, and conservation story we share is made possible by people and organizations who believe these places and species are worth protecting for future generations.
Together, we are helping build a deeper appreciation for Texas wildlife, native habitats, and the stewardship that keeps them thriving.

There are few conservation stories in North America more powerful than the return of the Whooping Crane.Once reduced to ...
05/21/2026

There are few conservation stories in North America more powerful than the return of the Whooping Crane.

Once reduced to fewer than 20 birds in the wild, this species survived because people chose to protect habitat, conserve wetlands, and invest in long-term stewardship. Today, every migrating flock that reaches Texas is a reminder that conservation works when land, wildlife, and people are connected.

These cranes depend heavily on healthy coastal prairies, wetlands, agricultural fields, and working lands throughout Texas during the winter months. What happens on private lands, ranches, and wetlands directly affects whether future generations will continue to experience moments like this.

At Wildlife in Focus, we believe photography helps tell those stories in a way statistics alone cannot. A single image can inspire appreciation, education, and ultimately stewardship.
Conservation does not start with one species. It starts with habitat. And when habitat is protected, everything from insects to cranes benefits from it.

That connection between land and wildlife is at the heart of our mission.

Photo by Janae Evans

The colors in a male Bullock's Oriole almost look unreal this time of year. Bright orange, deep black, and clean white m...
05/19/2026

The colors in a male Bullock's Oriole almost look unreal this time of year. Bright orange, deep black, and clean white markings make them one of the most striking spring migrants we see across Texas.
Images like this are exactly what the Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year is all about — showcasing the incredible diversity of wildlife and natural beauty found across our state.
Whether your passion is birds, mammals, behavior, landscapes, or native plants, this contest was created to celebrate the photographers helping tell Texas’ wild story through imagery.
📸 Categories include:
• Birds of Texas
• Mammals of Texas
• Animal Behavior
• Wild Landscapes, Night Skies & Native Plants
Youth Division entries are FREE, and all winning work helps support a larger mission of conservation storytelling, educational outreach, exhibits, and connecting more Texans to the natural world around them.
The 2026 Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year is more than a contest — it is a celebration of Texas wildlife, habitat, and the people passionate about preserving it.
Learn more and enter through:
Wildlife in Focus

Most people hear Groove-billed Anis long before they ever notice them.These unique birds are common in South Texas brush...
05/19/2026

Most people hear Groove-billed Anis long before they ever notice them.
These unique birds are common in South Texas brush country and are known for their social behavior, often traveling and feeding in small groups. Unlike many bird species, Groove-billed Anis will sometimes build communal nests where multiple females lay eggs together and help raise the young.
Their long tails, iridescent feathers, and oversized curved bill make them one of the more unusual birds found in Texas, especially along the coastal bend and Rio Grande Valley.
Healthy native brush habitat is critical for species like this, and protecting those landscapes helps support the incredible diversity of wildlife that makes South Texas special.

There is something timeless about seeing a wild predator move through its natural habitat.Quiet. Focused. Completely at ...
05/18/2026

There is something timeless about seeing a wild predator move through its natural habitat.
Quiet. Focused. Completely at home in a landscape that has shaped it for generations.
Species like the bobcat are reminders that healthy ecosystems still exist across Texas — from brush country and ranchlands to river bottoms and remote wild places. Protecting those landscapes does not just benefit wildlife. It protects water, habitat, open space, and the connection people have to the natural world around them.
Photography gives us the opportunity to slow down long enough to truly see those moments and understand why they matter.
At Wildlife in Focus, our mission is to use photography, education, and storytelling to inspire conservation and a deeper appreciation for Texas wildlife and wild places.

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10800 Sentinel Drive
San Antonio, TX
78217

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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https://wildlifeinfocus.org/

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