# Wildlife photography exhibition opens at Hawa Mahal

> Nearly 150 photographs by 25 wildlife photographers showcase India's biodiversity as part of World Wildlife Week 2026.
- Title: Wildlife photography exhibition opens at Hawa Mahal | Shortify
- Summary: Nearly 150 photographs by 25 wildlife photographers showcase India's biodiversity as part of World Wildlife Week 2026. A wildlife photography exhibition…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/wildlife-photography-exhibition-opens-at-hawa-mahal-in-visakhapatnam/article71540803.ece
- Author: The Hindu Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-03T13:53:37+00:00
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- Topics: wildlife photography, visakhapatnam, hawa mahal, world wildlife week 2026, india biodiversity, andhra pradesh, news, politics
## Exhibition opens at Hawa Mahal
WildVizag two point zero opened on Saturday at Hawa Mahal on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam as part of World Wildlife Week twenty twenty-six.
## Nearly 150 photographs on display
The exhibition features nearly one hundred fifty photographs by twenty five wildlife photographers showcasing India's rich wildlife, biodiversity and landscapes from four States.
## Forest officer inaugurates the show
Ravindra Dhama, Divisional Forest Officer Visakhapatnam, formally opened the exhibition as chief guest. Bobbili MLA Swethakumar Rangarao Bobbili attended as special guest.
## Tiger reserve team sets up stall
The Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve team displayed wildlife rescue kits and equipment, allowing visitors to interact with staff and learn about field protection and conservation efforts.
## Strong opening day response
About eighty five students from Silver Oaks International School and thirty students from St. Joseph's Women's College visited the gallery on the opening day.
## Exhibition continues through October 4
The exhibition will be open on October fourth from ten a.m. to eight p.m. at Hawa Mahal on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam.
## Key takeaway

A wildlife photography exhibition featuring nearly 150 images from 25 photographers opened at Hawa Mahal in Visakhapatnam on Saturday as part of World Wildlife Week 2026.