Press Release
Fla. Museum trip to Galapagos makes perfect Valentine's Day gift
Feb. 12, 2008
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Jessica Thurmond
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- If you're looking for something special to give your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, consider a trip to the beautiful Galapagos Islands with the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Florida Museum Ornithology Curator David Steadman, who has conducted research in the Galapagos for years and has extensive knowledge of the area's flora and fauna, will lead the expedition Nov. 29 - Dec. 8.
Participants will discover the history and beauty of this chain of islands and enjoy great up-close views of its unusual wildlife, including giant Galapagos tortoises, sunbathing iguanas, Nazca Boobies, Blue-Footed Boobies, sea lions and other species of animals unique to the islands. Travelers also will paddle glass-bottom kayaks through the beautiful waters surrounding the islands to observe the area's diversity of sea life.
Trip cost is $4,855 per person. For registration information, contact Court Whelan at expeditiontravel@gmail.com or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu/travel/expeditions.htm or call (352) 273-2063.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 Fla. residents) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, call (352) 846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.