Exhibit Press Kit
Step back in time and discover life beneath the ice in Antarctic Dinosaurs. Today, Antarctica is a forbidding land of snow and ice, but 200 million years ago it was a lush, wooded habitat where dinosaurs thrived. Uncover the history of the world’s southernmost continent and the unique species that have called it home in this interactive, family-friendly experience!
Rare fossils, touchable casts and interactive models bring the past to life while showcasing Antarctica’s distinctive dinosaur species. Examine a reconstructed forest and encounter the early plants and animals that flourished in the once-green environment. Experience the extraordinary work that goes into digging for fossils with real equipment and a re-created quarry. Learn about the important research taking place in this frigid landscape and how it can predict future changes to the world’s climate.
Admission:
- $10 for adults
- $9 for Fla. residents, seniors & non-UF college students
- $7 for children ages 3-17
- Free for UF students with valid Gator 1 card, Museum members and children 2 and under
High resolution versions of each image with captions are available for download below.
Realistic models like this Cryolophosaurus teach visitors about some of the dinosaur species that lived in Antarctica and what is known about their behavior. Photo courtesy of Bria Woods for the Witte Museum- Use interactive equipment to learn how paleontologists dig for fossils in Antarctica. Photo courtesy of Bria Woods for the Witte Museum
- Videos and graphics inform visitors on current research taking place in Antarctica. Photo courtesy of Bria Woods for the Witte Museum
- The exhibit contains more than 60 objects, including rare fossils. ©Field Museum
- Interactive components throughout the exhibit educate visitors of all ages on concepts like bones, archaeology and ice-core drilling. ©Field Museum
- Skeletons and casts throughout the exhibit showcase the diversity of wildlife that once lived on Antarctica. ©Field Museum
