There is much to see as you walk into what seems like a rainforest. The team ride (included with admission) is narrated and very informative with humor. I'd definitely recommend visiting this spot. read more

Flamingo Gardens - Just a snippet of some of the things you'll experience. - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Davie, Florida

What a wonderful place to visit right in Davie! Truly such a haven for lush plants, exotic wildlife, and beautiful walking paths. This will definitely be a place I take friends & family who come to visit. It's family-friendly and such a fun experience! I loved watching all of the animals and I was surprised how big the gardens were. I highly suggest going. It's perfect for all ages! read more

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We had a very packed day and this was a great place to stop by! You can take your time and walk through all of the different sections if you have time or just walk through quickly to view the animals if you are on a time crush! It's all at your own pace! At the entry, there was a gift shop! Parking is also free! They had some exotic birds as one of the first exhibits, including a toucan! The flamingos were definitely my favorite part and the wild roaming peacocks was a close second! It was so cool seeing both birds very close up! The flamingo area didn't smell too great when we went but it was a great sight to see! There were a mix of bright pink and light pink Flamingos! We went on a very hot day and the whole thing involves walking outside, so bring lots of sunscreen! There were also white iguana's everywhere and baby alligators too! They also have scheduled bird shows at specific times! We couldn't make it to the shows and some of the exhibits were under construction, but overall it was a great experience! read more

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This place is massive!! It's called Flamingo Gardens but flamingos are a small part of it (a little disappointing but we got over it QUICK). We loved all the dinosaurs scattered throughout the park, very cool! You can buy food to feed the birds which was such a hit with the kids. Make sure you do the tram ride! It was awesome, informative, and very cool to see just how expensive the sanctuary is. We will definitely be back the next time we visit. read more

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3750 South Flamingo Road David ,Fl Turn May 9,2023 Tuesday 10 am 2 persons Today they were fixing the flamingo area so the birds were elsewhere as well as the bear and some other animals . Admissions was reduced due to these exhibit being closed. Instead of paying 22.00 it was 16.00 We spent the afternoon walking and looking at beautiful plants . The trolley was free and the ride can be caught every half hour , super informative . I also enjoyed the the museum . This location can be used for a wedding venue as well . Come check it out , it's a lovely garden . read more

Being someone that does not support zoos and appreciates the rehabilitation and saving animals, I really enjoyed the experience. The property is very clean and the map provided is semi helpful, maybe marking where the Lego animals are on the map would have helped direct me better! I wish the animals stories were posted somewhere and I really wish there was a better viewing area for the flamingos. I did love seeing the peacocks running free! I understand this is not an inexpensive venture but I feel the cost was a little much, especially for a family or large group. But overall definitely a great experience! read more

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First time visiting and it was a beautiful place to visit. There is an entrance fee. Parking is free. You can buy food pellets to feed the Flamingos. They have a variety of plants of trees. They refuge animals that can not be in the wild, so you will see Hawks, Alligators, Bear, Sea Otters, among others. The lunch spot is next to Flamingos, so you can enjoy your meal while watching them. There are quite a few peacocks as well roaming the gardens. They have a tram as well that takes you to other parts if you don't want to walk. They have a butterfly observatory, which is nice to see. Overall, it was a good experience if you have good weather to take a stroll and enjoy nature. read more

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My mom and I have never been here and wow! We were both super impressed. The grounds and flowers are STUNNING. There's over 100 wild peacocks that live here, including 2 albinos! There's a whole bird area with a talk and show, along with river otters that include feeding and a talk. There's also a tram that runs every half hour and takes you to see more of the gorgeous grounds including a butterfly garden. There are multiple places to eat and a really cool gift shop, as well as an old house to tour of the original owners. Really cool history too! There's also lots of trees and shaded areas, but try to go before it gets too hot!! Highly recommend and would love to return! read more

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This is a great place to spend the afternoon to see all kinds of native plants and animals. You can buy food for the flamingos for one dollar. There are many paths, plants and animals to discover. The guides are fantastic and well trained. read more

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Title: Unacceptable Conditions for Grizzly Bear at Miami Zoo I recently visited the Flamingo Gardens and was shocked by the deplorable conditions of the grizzly bear enclosure. The bear had visibly matted fur and seemed neglected. The enclosure itself was far too small, dirty, and completely unsuitable for the animal's needs, especially in the hot Florida weather. I urge zoo management and animal welfare organizations to take immediate action to improve the living conditions of this grizzly bear. This situation is inhumane and unacceptable. Please, for the sake of this animal's health and well-being, make the necessary improvements. The bear was lying on the ground, barely breathing, clearly suffering from heat and lack of air circulation. It was heartbreaking to witness. It's evident that proper care and attention are not being given to this poor animal, and it's deeply disturbing that the zoo would allow such conditions. another question: Why do you need to have Grizzly bear in your Flamingo Garden?! Having Crocodiles and alligators in Florida in this kind of weather is OK. But not grizzly for sure. Send him back to the forests or much better place where Grizzlies are in good weather conditions. read more

Flamingo Gardens - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Davie, Florida

Worth the time and money IMO. Surprisingly, there were far fewer flamingos than I was expecting but I was pleasantly surprised by all the beautiful scenery. This is a large botanical garden made very accessible by a handicap accessible tram that will take you around the grounds while a member of staff narrates your visit. Turns out all the animals here are either being rehabbed or have been domesticated and can't be released back into the wild. This was a great way to spend a couple hours walking around. read more

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We are annual passholders once again this year. This place offers so much education, nature and service based mentality to help animals in need. We loved the Dino exhibit this year and even the holiday lights that we saw during daytime. Be sure to take the train ride!!!!! The amount of knowledge you receive on this short ride about plants, animals and history is amazing. Our family came in town and the older kids loved learning fun facts about all the plants that thrive in Florida's humid climate. Be sure to attend one of the wildlife encounters! We learned all about skunks, alligators and hawks. Did you know alligators have geo tracking for where they receive food (hunted or given)? NEVER feed an alligator unless you want to see them again everyday! Highly recommend a visit here. read more

Flamingo Gardens - Polar bear lights - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Davie, Florida

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If you are looking for a nice date spot or a good time with your kids..... this is the best place ever! I was so surprised by the beautiful layout of this garden. The flamingos and peacocks were mind blowing. You must get on the tour ride once you get there, so you know where to go get your pictures and experiences. I'm very impressed with this outing, I'll be back. Oh wait.... There is a star fruit tree!!!!!!!! Don't pick the fruit but please take a selfie with it read more

Its a treasure. Cute spot. Interesting. Beautiful. Little train to see the grounds and interesting plants and trees. Small zoo. And of course Flamingos to watch for a long time! read more

Was expecting another cheesy money grabbing animal petting zoo experience and was pleasantly surprised. Came with my 10 year old nephew who is a fan of this place. Enter through a gift shop. Senior discount--yay! The premises are beautifully landscaped with many old trees so plenty of shade. You can take a little tram around the park. They have educational demonstrations every few hours. The person giving the demo was excellent and made a very interesting presentation with a baby alligator, a python, and other animals. On the grounds are hundreds of birds, especially flamingoes and peacocks which are pretty spectacular. Birds of prey including owls, bald and golden eagles, and other raptors are in large sized enclosures. There's a bear, panther, otters, turtles, and a bobcat. All the enclosures are clean and attractive. My understanding is that the birds/animals are injured somehow, or were pets, and cannot live on their own in the wild. There's a reasonably priced snack shop with sandwiches and salads etc. Free parking. read more

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This place is perfect for the family! I brought my Mom and we spent about 2 hours walking around and enjoying the scenery and nature. So many nature sights and sounds to enjoy. The guided tram tour is full of education. One of the best parts is there is a lot of shade so walking around isn't too bad! I will definitely bring more family back to enjoy this south Florida gem. read more

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Their website advertises that you have to buy two separate tickets if you want to see the gardens and the Hoffman's winter wonderland. That is untrue! The winter wonderland is actually Flamingo Gardens with more lights and music. I paid for 3 admissions to both when I really could have gone for the winter wonderland at 5:30 and seen everything including the animals. When I said this to a manager, he just offered me a pass for another day instead of a refund for one admission. I rejected the pass; we drove 1 1/2 hours to get there and found it very dismal and old looking. The decorative lights were very old fashioned and as for gardens, there were 2 groups of orchids and no other flowers (IN A GARDEN!!!!). We didn't stay for the winter wonderland; we were just too disgusted with how much we paid and the condition of the "Garden" Don't waste your money, you will see better light shows along blocks in your neighborhood , the Mounts building in west Palm Beach or downtown West Palm or Delray Beach. I would give this place a zero if I could, what a scam! read more

This place is so incredible! For only $20/person you have access to flamingos, turtles, all types of birds (bald eagles and hawks included), otters (!!!), gators and more. This is a sanctuary and not a zoo so all of these animals are here for rehabilitation or to re-populate endangered species. I really enjoyed the tram tour (shoutout to Enrique for providing a ton of fantastic information about the gardens history) and the wildlife encounter was so fun. Marisela was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. You can also walk the tram trail. The tram tour takes a little under 30 minutes. My favorite part had to be the otter zone. Watching otters swim, play, and lounge in the sun was such a highlight. I can't wait to visit again. I recommended coming in the Florida "winter" months to take advantage of the cooler temps and sunny skies. read more

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I visited recently with a friend and had an amazing time. When you enter you are met by peacocks strolling around. I can't believe that I fed peacocks lol We walked around and took lots of pictures. There's a butterfly house. There are starfruit and mango trees. This is a great place for a family day, date, or go on a solo date to self reflect. You don't have to visit with kids. If you're a photographer or like to do photography as a hobby this would be a great place to visit. I'm so upset that I haven't visited this place sooner. Birds pooped on me but everyone says it's a good omen so I'm waiting for the great things to come my way. read more

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Great way to spend an afternoon. Beautiful gardens and wildlife. The peacocks were everywhere and so pretty. read more

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Great place to come for the holidays. You can enjoy the beautiful animals during the day and at night you get an amazing light s all through the park. Plies you get to try on some delicious snacks with Christmas a spirit. read more

Flamingo Gardens - Peppermint chocolate milkshake - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Davie, Florida

The employees seemed very happy to be there and help you with the check in process. Might have been some volunteers there as well but they seemed eager to help. Beautiful scenery. There's a tram tour that runs every 30min and that was very educational. You can tell it's geared towards families and children read more

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It is a small but manageable garden with lots to do and see. Many Florida animals and birds as well as flora and fauna. And while it is not splashy like many Florida amusement areas, this one really convers all the bases at a reasonable price. Don't miss the Wild Adventure. The presenters are amusing and knowledgeable. I have to give a shout out to Oliva, who stole the show with her funny banter backed by deep expertise that comes out during question time. Lunches are limited. Smart visitors bring a snack. read more

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Great place for a visit and kill some time - See the Zoo. Good collection of animals. Didn't see an Ocelot or Llama. But plenty of Birds! The aviary shouldn't be missed - so many pelicans. Take the tram tour; I learned a lot from that ride. And, yes, they have alligators. You enter and leave through a nice gift shop - so plan accordingly. read more

This place is perfect! There are plenty of beautiful peacocks and flamingos as well as awesome plants and trees. It was super accessible for my mobility challenged dad and they had a cool tramcar tour that made frequent rounds of the area read more

Visited on a quiet Saturday. A simple, walkable sanctuary for abandoned and injured animals and beautiful flora. Most native flora and fauna but some non-native reflecting their role as a sanctuary. Fauna - an abandoned bear, panthers, otters, iconic pink flamingos, toucans, tortoises, alligators, and numerous show-off peacocks. Flora - cypress, pines, non-native orchids and bamboo along the winding paths. Food huts and main ticket office and gift shop manned by helpful people. Good place to spend two-three hours. read more

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It was my first time visiting and I loved everything about it! I love animals and I love to see them being taken care of! All of the animals they have are taken care of as they cannot live in the wild. You do have to pay to go in, but parking is free. There are peacocks that run free and it is truly a beautiful park! Lots of animals to see and you are given a map to better navigate through! It truly is a hidden gem and I am glad I visited. read more

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Great place to experience Florida like it was in the 1930s. Flamingo Gardens started as a weekend home that expanded to a botanical garden and orange grove owned by the Wray Family. At one point, they owned the largest orange grove in South Florida. Interesting to learn about the original fruit stand. Today, it is nice to able to visit the botanical collections of rare and unusual tropical plants and fruit trees collected from around the world. Tour the original Wray Home to imagine living in a farm home almost a hundred years ago without air conditioning in the hot summers. So cute staged for the holidays. Ask the docent for a guided tour to learn more. Loved the Everglades aviary. So many different types of birds, including white pelicans, wood storks, brown pelicans, great blue herons, great egrets, snowy egrets, anhingas, and double-crested cormorants, to see. The bird of prey exhibit includes bald eagles, golden eagles, and owls. Enjoy the peacocks roaming the property. If you are lucky, you may even see a white (albino) peacock. Watch the zookeepers show to learn who has been naughty or nice. Take the tram to visit the acres and acres filled with moss covered 200-year-old Southern live oaks, palms, mango trees and aloe plants. Fun to see Egyptian geese and turtles enjoying the pond. Stop to see American black bears, otters, alligators, bobcats and Florida panthers. Interesting to meet the person who rescued the Florida Panther and how the panther remembered and kept searching for the man who saved him. And, of course, there are many, many pink flamingos. Nice place to spend a morning or afternoon. American Horticultural Society reciprocity pass is accepted. Plenty of parking available. Bring an umbrella or raincoat and some bug spray. Enter through the gift shop. Nice to see a menorah nestled amongst all the Christmas lights. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Great for adults, children and those in-between. The animals and gardens were amazing. Please go here, donate money, support the staff and cause. We had a tour from a 6th grade boy in the habitat and he was so knowledgeable of all the animals as a volunteer. As two teachers, we were very impressed! read more

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Great place to spend a fun day with the grandkids. Plenty to see and do. The diversity of plants and animals is must-see. There is something for everyone to admire, on the ground, in the air, or the shop. read more

"Almost as good as Disney World!" - my 8 year old We have an AHS membership and live nearby so we decided to spend our NYE here with our daughter. Turns out we'll probably be here every weekend, because she had such a good time. As we were leaving she said it was "one of the best days ever that wasn't at Disney World" and that it was "almost just as good as Disney World". High praise from a family of Disney pass holders! read more

Flamingo Gardens - One of the many peacocks who posed for us on our trip. - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Davie, Florida

We came here a little after 1pm on a Sunday. We made reservations online the day before and took advantage of the AAA discount. The parking was easy but they were renovating a building near the entrance. You enter first through the gift shop where you can also purchase entry tickets as well as food for the birds. Eash small bag of food was a dollar. We learned the park started as an orange grove with the Wray family about 1930 and comprises 60 acres. We entered the gardens through the back of the gift shop. There are a lot of hard surface trails to walk throughout the gardens with many tropical and subtropical plants and animals, mostly birds. We toured the original Wray home which is a museum on the property and staged as it would have been in the 1930s. We also took a tram ride through additional more remote areas of the sanctuary. The tour was enjoyable and informative and overall it was a good experience. We appreciated the fact we could walk around at our own pace and feel the entry fee was very, very reasonable. read more

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Fun little place. Ride the tram firs as it takes you through the park. Then stop & see the flamingos & other wildlife.

Our flight did not leave until later in the day so we spent the morning at Flamingo Gardens. It exceeded our expectations and should be a destination for all in Fort Lauderdale. Thank you so much for our wonderful Wildlife Encounter host who taught us all about opossums, barn owls and King Snakes. This was truly something my kids (5 and 9) throughly enjoyed. read more

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I spent a few hours roaming around the Flamingo Gardens this AM and honestly loved it. It was an easy drive from the airport and I pre-purchased my tickets online the day before for an hour entry time. I took part in almost everything you could do there and spent 2.5 hours so I feel like 2-3 hours is plenty of time. A friendly gal helped me out and scanned my QR as soon as I arrived and provided a map. I was lucky to walk right up and catch a departing tram and rode it to the newly opened butterfly enclosure area and then walked back to the front (that took about 15-20 minutes with stopping to take photos along the way). I toured the old historic home, saw plenty of ostriches trying to mate showing their full plumes, and saw the aviary, and birds of prey exhibits. The gift shop is small but had some cute items inside and parking was super easy nearby with a close overflow lot just in case. The flamingoes were beautiful and I really enjoyed seeing people feed them. You can spend a few dollars and feed them for a while if you choose, that was neat. read more

I am visiting from Texas and was very impressed! This is a stunning place to see all of the botanical gardens and animals. I especially loved all of the birds, some even talking to you! Everyone was very friendly and very nice facilities. It was great fun feeding the birds and Koi. My one request would be that the people there look more into requesting help from the local shelter for the FREE Trap and Release programs to help decrease the cat population/stop increased breeding. Some had their ears tipped (already altered) but many did not. We spoke to someone that was feeding the cats and they said they work with the cat program at the shelter and have volunteers that would be more than happy to help! read more

Flamingo Gardens - It was supposed to be Koi food but he really wanted it and would eat right from your hand! - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Davie, Florida

My GF and I had an amazing time coming here and it's been ages since I last set foot inside this beautiful setting I had to bring my camera to take some amazing photos! I was amazed to learn about the history of the land and that it's now a habitat for injured animals. It was also really interesting to learn about the original owners of the land and we got to walk and see their home which has been kept and restored. Really takes you back in time! Peacocks and peahens (the term to call a female peacock) roam the ground freely and some are not afraid of humans and get really close. My favorite was the otter enclosure, it was really cute seeing the otters play in the pool. We also got to ride the trolley and see more of the whole area, its mostly full of vegetaion but still amazing nonetheless. read more

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Amazing park! If we had more time, we'd still be there! Second stop in Miami and highly recommend. Clean, animals well taken care of and a great gift shop! read more

Selective AHS Upon my most recent visit to Flamingo Gardens I handed my AHS Membership to the associate at the counter. This time it was a Fairchild Membership ($130) as opposed to a Mounts Botanical Garden membership. You would think I handed the associate a bag of dog poop. Her face scrunched up and said "we don't take this, if you ask nicely because you have driven far we may give you a discount." I stated it is not mentioned anywhere. She replied "This happens all the time since 2011, Fairchild removed us and Bonnet House." "People often say they are going to take up the issue with Fairchild." Before walking out my Aunt from Virginia flipped out her ASH membership ($35) and her Hillwood Estate Membership ($60 that got her guests in). Totally ridiculous. Upon walking the garden I was paying close attention to why Fairchild would exclude Flamingo Gardens. Well the Champion Trees are dying, there has been no succession planting in the gardens or rainforests. The orchids in the trees are dying after being donated by growers, and the Platyceriums are left to rot in improper conditions. I was so glad I did not donate any plants or money upon this realization. However there is a new show pavilion, new owl cages, and a new bird house being built. Flamingo gardens is a Zoo, despite identifying as a Botanical Garden. The tram script is almost the same from 5 years ago with native plants being ignored, showcasing exotic fruits that 1% of people eat. They planted a new citrus grove next to the "Lychee, has anyone here eaten a Lychee before? They come from China!" that was not mentioned. Why talk about 100 year old oaks and the importance they serve when you can say "Jackfruit! The BIGGEST Fruit in the world!" "Don't sit under that tree!" They did add a butterfly house to the Tram route. I have opted not to exit the tram and enter it on multiple occasions. The Wray house was also closed on our most recent visit, the tram driver told us it was open and to check it out. Everglades palms nah, Invasive waterfowl YEA! If you are looking for a great AHS Garden skip this one, If you like caged animals check it out. If you are a Fairchild Member, This garden does not come close to the grandeur of Fairchild. read more

Found this attraction on a Miami things to do IG page...so glad I did! I love this type of stuff! From when you first arrive, the vibe was very inviting and you can see the grounds were very kept. I missed the 'animal exhibit' but was still able to do the self guided tour. So many birds that sing :) it was very serene even with all of the nature sounds. Because I took the long way around unknowingly, I didn't get to see the black panther and the bear (use the map people). But I saw so many beautiful peacocks, the butterfly conservatory, bobcat and of course the majestic flamingos. All of the animals seem well taken care of (sanctuary, not a zoo). This is perfect for family, date or solo outings. Nice adventure that will take about 1 1/2 hr out of your day read more

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