2025 Teacher Appreciation Contest

Join us on May 3rd as we celebrate teachers for our Teacher Appreciation Day!

Nominate your favorite teacher for a chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets for yourself and a 12-person Value Pass for your teacher!

Just complete the form below and upload a photo of your handwritten letter and drawing to enter!

* All entries meeting the requirements will receive a FREE General Admission Entry to Southwick’s Zoo with the purchase of an Adult Admission at the gate. Tickets will be mailed upon submission.

Nominate your favorite teacher and tell us If they were an animal, what would they be and why Write a note, draw a picture, then snap a photo and upload

Teacher Appreciation Contest

Nominate your favorite teacher and tell us—if they were an animal, what would they be and why? Contest valid for all grades K-12!

Students Name(Required)

First Last

Students Grade Level(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Name of the Teacher Being Nominated(Required)

Grade of the Teacher Being Nominated(Required)

Teachers Email(Required)

Upload your submissions below!

Be sure to include your teacher’s name and school! We’d love to see handwritten notes and drawings—just snap a photo and upload it to share.

Photo Submission(Required)

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2025 Teacher Appreciation Contest

Teacher Appreciation Contest

Upload your submissions below!

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