John Downes and Richard Freeman chased a Bigfoot-style ape in Russia. Pic courtesy Grant Museum of Zoology
Monster seekers will be able to find out how to select a species and plan a hunt in an expert-led guide to cryptozoological expeditions at the Grant Museum of Zoology next week.
Visitors can get a private view of the museum as part of the Animal Adventures season. Pic courtesy Grant Museum of Zoology
Jon Downes and Richard Freeman, who are directors of the Centre for Fortean Zoology, will report back from their quest for the Almasty – a Bigfoot-style primal ape – in southern Russia, as well as further pursuits of Mexican goatsuckers, the African dragon Ninki-nanka and humdrum British equivalents such as the Loch Ness Monster.
A range of half-term activities are on offer next week. Pic courtesy Grant Museum of Zoology
The pair will also discuss ways of gaining funding, how to prepare for a trip and the sort of eyewitnesses who should be interrogated in mythical territories, followed by wine and a private view of the Museum as part of its Animal Adventures season.
Fishing fun for families is planned. Pic courtesy Grant Museum of Zoology
Other events in the programme include an Animal Magnetism evening for Valentine’s Day this Saturday (February 14 2009), revealing the art of seduction in the animal world and the potential size of a heart.
Fishing activities for families are planned next week, starring dolphins, sharks, starfish, corals and lobsters, with a special family activities day at University College London’s North Cloisters next Tuesday (February 17 2009).
Animal Magnetism: Valentine’s Day at the Grant takes place on Saturday (February 14) at 5.30pm. Tickets £3 (includes a glass of wine). Monster Hunting:How to Organise a Cryptozoological Expedition will be held on February 19 at 6.30pm, admission free. Family activities take place between February 16-20, 1pm-5pm, admission free. Adventures in Time: Family Activity Day takes place at North Cloisters, Wilkins Building, University College London, Gower Street on February 17 from 11am-4pm, admission free.
For a full programme and further information visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/zoology/whats-on/index.html or call 020 7679 2647.
