Hit the Mural Trail!
for a chance to win cash and prizes!
Explore Utah’s stunning Wildlife Walls murals, visit wildlife viewing sites, or create your own wildlife-inspired art (no matter your experience level!) for a chance to win over $10,000 in prizes, including a $5,000 cash grand prize! Details below.
Wildlife Walls Mural Gallery
Mural Trail Contest
Summer 2025
More than $10,000 in prizes including $5000 grand prize!
Contest Quick Start!
1. Create an Entry in any of these ways:
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Visit a spot on the Wildlife Walls Mural Trail Map.
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Make wildlife-inspired art. This could be a drawing, painting, sculpture, poem, story, or digital design, no experience needed, just creativity and heart!
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Share one of your adventures! Conservation projects or a favorite wildlife memory all count.
2. Snap a photo or video of the mural, wildlife, scenery, or your wildlife-inspired entry.
3. Post on Instagram:
• Tag @wildlifewalls
• Use #Wildlifewalls & #celebrateutahwildlife
4. Repeat at as many times as you can (one entry per location/mural).
Your odds of winning go up based on: number of entries, how well you celebrate Utah wildlife, your level of creativity, and if your posts draw attention to the current month's theme!
For the Rules, Entry Details, Eligibility, and Terms & Conditions, see here.
Write
Submit stories of your wildlife encounters or conservation experience!
Create
Doodle, paint, or sculpt in the name of wildlife!
Capture
Take pictures of your adventures and of wildlife you see!
Bonus Entries
Feeling extra motivated? Here are some ways to gain extra entries, which means extra chances at winning the grand prize!
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Tag a friend in your post = +1 entry
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Share our original giveaway post to your story and DM us a screenshot = +1 entry
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Watch for special challenges on our social media for +5–15 entries toward the grand prize.
Important Notes
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Your Instagram profile must be public for your entries to count.
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Monthly winners are chosen based on how well the post matches the theme, how creative the post is, and how well it exemplifies a love for wildlife.
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Grand prize winner is drawn randomly at the end of September from all valid entries, and announced in October.
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Winners must respond to prize DMs within 7 days or a new winner will be chosen.
Why We Do This
Boost Your Mood – Time in nature is proven to improve mental health, and we want to make it fun to get outside.
Explore Local Gems – Discover murals, wildlife, and hidden spots in your own community you might have missed.
Wildlife & Habitat Stewardship – Learn about local species, conservation efforts, and how your actions can ensure wildlife continues to thrive.
Share the Experience – Your stories and photos inspire others to find their own face-to-face encounters.
Big Thanks to the Mural Trail Partners!
