Fla. Museum presents 'Tarzan' at Science Movie Night Feb. 16

February 16, 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Explore the mysteries of the jungle with University of Florida forest ecologist Jack Putz as he discuses jungle representations in “Tarzan of the Apes,” starting at 7 p.m. Feb. 16.

Following the discussion, Florida Museum visitors are invited to view the 1918 silent film featuring Elmo Lincoln and Enid Markey.

The new science movie night program is being held during Museum Nights, a collaboration between University of Florida Student Government, the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art in which both museums are open from 5-10 p.m. on Thursday evenings.

Funded by UF Student Government, Museum Nights strives to increase student and community visitation at the UF Cultural Plaza, located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road. It serves as an entertainment alternative for Thursday nights in Gainesville and offers individuals who are too busy during the day the opportunity to visit the museums in the evening. For more information and a complete schedule, see www.sg.ufl.edu or call (352) 392-1665, ext. 415.