About Jean Zuo
Jean Zuo is an award-winning wildlife photographer based in Cupertino, California. Her work captures powerful moments in the wild, earning recognition at state and national levels.
Awards & Recognitions
2025 National Park Foundation “Share the Experience” Contest
“American Avocet with Chick” — Jean’s 2nd Place winner at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR. Read more in the National Park Foundation announcement .
“American Avocet with Chick” — Jean’s 2nd Place winner at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR. Read more in the National Park Foundation announcement .
2024 California Wildlife Photo of the Year
“Black Bear and Kokanee Salmon” — Winning shot of a California black bear feasting in Lake Tahoe. Covered by KRON4 and Mercury News.
Watch Jean receive her award on the California Senate floor on YouTube.
“Black Bear and Kokanee Salmon” — Winning shot of a California black bear feasting in Lake Tahoe. Covered by KRON4 and Mercury News.
Watch Jean receive her award on the California Senate floor on YouTube.
2023 NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries “Get Into Your Sanctuary” Contest
“Breakfast Served” — Jean’s 2nd Place winner at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Read more in the National Marine Sanctuaries announcement .
“Breakfast Served” — Jean’s 2nd Place winner at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Read more in the National Marine Sanctuaries announcement .
Watermarks can be removed from purchased photos upon request. Please email Jean at moc.liamg@4180elleural.gnij.
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