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Established in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens and attractions in South Florida. Flamingo Gardens is the premier Everglades Learning Center and South Florida Wildlife and Botanical Sanctuary. Flamingo Gardens mission is to depict, preserve, and provide education about the natural and cultural heritage of South Florida and the Everglades in our botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary.

Our 2023 Impact

Guests Educated

Plants Added

Animals Rescued

Environmental Conservation

Hardwood Trees Planted

Sea Oats Planted

Native Butterflies Released

Furthering Our Impact

Special Event

American Orchid Society Judging

April 27th, 2024

Monthly orchid judging takes place at Flamingo Gardens on the fourth Saturday of each month (Third Saturday in November and December) in the Mary N. Porter Learning Center. The public is invited to observe the judging process. (Click to read more)

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Eco-teers: Environmental Stewardship

March 26, 2024

Melissa Auld

In the spirit of environmental awareness and community engagement, Flamingo Gardens recently hosted a series of events aimed at promoting water conservation and combating invasive plant species. Here’s a brief recap of the activities that took place: March 9th – “Water Matters Month” Event at Tree Tops Park: The Flamingo Gardens EcoTeers, alongside representatives from...

Exhibit

Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss

March 2nd - May 5th, 2024

Microsculpture, a series of beautiful, high magnification images that capture the microscopic form of insects in striking large-format and high-resolution detail. This exhibition was created by photographer Levon Biss and showcases the insect collection of the Oxford Uni Museum of Natural History.

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EcoAction at Central Broward Regional Park

February 28, 2024

Ashley Vieira

Saturday February 24th 2023, EcoTeers participated in an EcoAction event day at one of our natural parks. Central Broward Regional Park held an invasives/waste removal from 9AM to 12PM. We were able to remove up to 100 pounds of Oyster Plant (Tradescantia Spathacea) also known for causing itching and irritating the skin of anyone who...

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The Truth About Bats

September 27, 2023

Genevieve Marcello

They’re often misunderstood to be blind, squeaky creatures who suck blood and get tangled in your hair, but bats are an important species. They impact our lives in ways we often don’t appreciate, like eating mosquitoes, pollinating our favorite fruits, and more! Bats have been on Earth for more than 50 million years. With over...

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Dinosaurs Around The World

May 25th – September 2nd, 2024

Opening Memorial Day weekend, Flamingo Gardens presents Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors, a captivating outdoor exhibit featuring 13 animatronic dinosaurs that come to life with incredibly realistic sound and lifelike movements. (Click to read more)

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Flamingo Gardens Makes a Big Impact!

January 30, 2024

Keith Clark

Flamingo Gardens made a big impact in 2023 with the most visitors and the most animals rescued in our 97-year history. The work of our Volunteers and the opening of our new Butterfly Conservatory helped expand our Environmental Conservation impact even more! Environmental Education: 249,415 guests, almost a quarter million people, visited Flamingo Gardens in...

Special Event

Mother’s Day in the Gardens

Sunday May 12th, 2024

Enjoy a peaceful Mother’s Day surrounded by nature at Flamingo Gardens. Stroll through the arboretum featuring Champion Trees, hundreds of blooming plants, and a vast variety of tropical birds. (click for more)

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On Sale May 15th- The South Florida Adventure Pass Is Back for the Ninth Year!

April 3, 2024

Keith Clark

4 Broward Attractions for One Low Price Equals a Summer Full of Savings and Family Fun! Butterfly World, Flamingo Gardens, Museum of Discovery and Science and Sawgrass Recreation Park will be offering the South Florida Adventure Pass for the ninth year. The special promotion offers passholders unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer!...

Class

Flamingo Gardens’ Plant Clinic

Saturday, February 17th, 2024

Flamingo Gardens’ Plant Clinic with Chris Maler, Senior Director of Horticulture at Flamingo Gardens. Concerned about your sick or unhealthy plants? Not sure what to do? Bring photos or samples of your sick or unhealthy plants.

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Animal Habitat Repairs

July 28, 2023

Auggie Van Meter

Many of the animal habitats in our wildlife sanctuary are a decade old or more, and have weathered countless storms and sustained normal wear and tear. Flamingo Gardens is raising $150,000 to repair and maintain habitats for these animals that call our wildlife sanctuary home. Can you help us today with a gift to fund...

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Annual Photo Contest

February 28, 2024

Genevieve Marcello

“Dinner Time” by Maggie Jung Each year, Flamingo Gardens hosts an Annual Photography Contest, open to members and the general public. This year, in preparation for our spring garden and Gallery exhibit, “Microsculpture”, the theme of the contest was “Macros”, and the exhibit ran from February 3 – 25. You still have time to view...