Why You Should Go...
Established in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida. The 60-acre not-for-profit botanical garden contains over 3,000 tropical and sub-tropical species of plants and trees and is home to the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state.
With some of the last natural jungle growth in South Florida, the Wray Botanical Collection at Flamingo Gardens is home to 21 of the largest trees of the species, including the largest tree in Florida, and a unique hammock of 200-year-old Live Oak trees. The Historic Wray Home has been restored and is now a museum which provides a look at life in the 1930s.
The Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary gives residence to permanently injured and non-releasable wildlife and is home to over 90 species of Florida native birds and animals including alligators, panthers, bobcats, otters, eagles, peacocks, and flamingos.
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Why You Should Go...
Established in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida. The 60-acre not-for-profit botanical garden contains over 3,000 tropical and sub-tropical species of plants and trees and is home to the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state.
With some of the last natural jungle growth in South Florida, the Wray Botanical Collection at Flamingo Gardens is home to 21 of the largest trees of the species, including the largest tree in Florida, and a unique hammock of 200-year-old Live Oak trees. The Historic Wray Home has been restored and is now a museum which provides a look at life in the 1930s.
The Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary gives residence to permanently injured and non-releasable wildlife and is home to over 90 species of Florida native birds and animals including alligators, panthers, bobcats, otters, eagles, peacocks, and flamingos.
What You Should Know...
Hours:
Closed Now. Opens 9:30 AM
9:30am -
5:00pm,
Daily
Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups, Military
Access: Wheelchair, Service Animals
Available: Guided Tour, Café, Banquet Facilities, Gift Shop
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