Beautiful place and very well kept! But it is $25/adult to get in. Kid friendly with lots of interactive signs/photo opportunities. read more

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Flamingos Gardens began as the home of Floyd L. and Jane Wray who came to Florida in 1933 and built a home on the edge of the Everglades in order to grow fruit trees. Today the Wray home still sits in the middle of the 60 acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary surrounded by 200 year old oak trees. You can step inside the home and imagine Florida as it was in the 1930's. In 1969 it was Mrs. Wray's wish to preserve the property in honor of her husband who had passed away. Today in addition to the home you can more than 3,000 tropical and sub tropical plants and their collection of native Florida animals like flamingos, American black bear, and alligators. The animals are injured or otherwise not able to be released. Josh the black bear and Anne Marie the Florida panther were kept as pets by people and cannot survive in the wild. Now they are lovingly cared for by the staff of Flamingo Gardens. Other injured animals are displayed during their wildlife show. During the day the best way to see the back of the property and the last four remaining trees of the Wray's citrus grove is to take their narrated tram ride that you can board across from the flamingo pond. This was the final night of Flamingo Gardens annual holiday event, Garden of Lights. It is run by volunteers of the non profit Floyd L. Wray Memorial Foundation that was established to preserve the property and its gardens for future generations. For the event the garden is lit up at night with thousands of holiday lights. Some are hung from trees, others are lighted sculptures, and some even move. My favorite is the multicolor light tunnel when you exit the gift shop to enter the park. They also sell special treats at the snack bar, have nightly live entertainment, and Santa hangs out at the Christmas tree for pictures. I was Impressed with what a great job they did lighting up the beautiful gardens. The he garden was truly magical but my favorite part was a nighttime visit with the flamingos. Since this is a night time event you can't really see the animals although I did spot a peacock hanging out with Santa. Garden of Lights is included with a regular day time admission so you can see the garden by day and night or it is a $15.95 separate adult ticket. This year I decided to become a member. I applied my Garden of Lights ticket price to an individual membership. I am going to enjoy walking around and visiting all the animals, especially Josh the Bear throughout the year. They always have events and special exhibits and I love knowing that my donation is going to help support the animals who live here. read more

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I'm a lover of flamingos and this did not disappoint!! Aside from the beautiful flamboyance there was a wide range of other wildlife. Many more animals than I expected! All animals seemed content and had nice dwellings. The layout was great and wound you around the beautiful gardens. The workers and volunteers were helpful. Although it's hot out in Florida, you can get a nice break in the gift shop, which is very well stocked with fun flamingo finds! They also had fruit slushy smoothies at the cafe that were delicious. Great day trip and worth the price. read more

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Spent the whole day with my sister, my niece and her " little flowers " (daughters) at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida. Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden is a non-profit site that is located on more than 60 acres of gardens, tropical fruit orchards and historical preservation areas. More than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical, and native plants can be found there. Their Arboretum contains some of the largest trees in the state of Florida. Flamingo Gardens is also the home of hundreds animals, most native to Florida, who were donated or rescued. We topped a fun-filled day with an early dinner at a South Florida tradition, Flanningan's restaurant in Davie, Florida! read more

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I would 10/10 recommend taking some time to visit the flamingo gardens!! The entire ground are beautiful and very well taken care of. They even offer a narrated ride through the deeper end of the gardens, it is very relaxing and you can go as many times as you'd like. There are also tons of animals at the gardens to observe. The otters are quiet playful! There are also coupons and student discounts available for entry, you just have to look for them beforehand. This is a beautiful place to spend your day! read more

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The place is wonderful. Beautiful trees, plants, and rescued animals. The orchids are blooming now and are just spectacular. And it's mating season for the peacocks. We watched several males showing their full display of feathers and rustling like crazy. It was captivating. The tram ride was about 25 minutes and covered about 1/2 of what there is too see including the butterfly house, large lake, and very relaxing and inviting grounds. We decided to walk the tram path later and it was so calming and peaceful. read more

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The grandkids were in town for the holidays so I wanted to take them somewhere fun and eye-catching. I saw that Flamingo Gardens had a holiday lights exhibit so I decided to take the little ones there. This was my first time at Flamingo Gardens, so I was interested to see how the park was laid out. It's a nice open space with room to roam around. However, I was surprised that the park was on the smaller size and the light show was nice, but not as impressive as expected. Plenty of free parking, which was nice. You enter through the gift shop where you pay for the entrance to the park. As you enter the park you walk through this pretty overlay of multicolored lights which is great for pictures. After that there are a couple of walkable circles throughout the park with light displays, including mushrooms, butterflies, flamingos, flowers, etc., very pretty and great for pictures. There was a very tiny area with fake snow, shooting from a machine for the little ones to walk through. Cute but wish it was bigger. I gave this experience four stars because the kids had a good time. As the adult, I feel like the entry should've been cheaper for what you get. The entrance is about $15 per person and it was probably an $8 per person experience at best. In my opinion it's worth it if you live close by and don't mind spending the $15 for a 20 - 30 minute experience. The kids liked it, so I don't regret going. read more

This place is pretty cool. They have animals that can't survive in the wild due to injuries and so forth. They have Eagles, Hawks, and other birds, they have a black bear, panther (which I didn't see), turtles, Peacocks, Flamingos, etc. you can feed the birds. There is a cute flamingo pond. The original house of the owners of this place still stands and you can do a quick tour of it. There is also a narrated tram that lasts about 20-25 minute that takes you around the park. She talked about the trees on the grounds, the birds, etc. The peacocks were awesome too see. They walk freely, and some with their beautiful feathers opened waiting for suitable lady peacock. Lol... I recommend a visit. read more

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Finally got to check out Flamingo Gardens today and I defintely have mixed feelings about it. I've heard a lot of good things about Flamingo Gardens before and was even more excited when I looked at the map and saw they had more Florida wildlife. Unfortunately a lot of the exhibits were empty, while others the animals were hidden in deep in the enclosure. It was a bit disappointing but I can't fault the animals. I did however really enjoy the free roaming peacocks and other birds along with walking along the greenery. Overall it wasn't a terrible time and would consider coming back earlier in the day as I might have some better luck. read more

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Me, my baby girl, and Nana (what she calls her grandma) came here to check out the dinosaurs and rest of the amazing things they have here! We saw lots of animals! Even got so have some up close interactions. She loved ever bit of it! We got some good walking in and we left just before the rain came down. I took lots of photos! If you're ever nearby, it's definitely worth a visit! read more

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This is a great way to spend a few hours. Do take the tram ride to see all the outer gardens. flamingo, TONS of peacocks and other birds/ animals. Staff/volunteers are friendly. Take a tour of the old Florida house, stepping back in time. Do NOT touch the birds or cats though. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Flamingo Gardens. When I arrived, the ticket counter was empty. I walked up and the man behind the counter asked if I had a military ID or AAA, which I had the latter so I received the discount. Most places don't inform you of discounts so this was nice. Much to my surprise, the gardens were beautifully decorated for the holiday season. We walked around, looked at the birds, and some of the animals. We also took the free tram tour of the park which was perfect timing because it began to rain. Afterwords, we ate our packed lunch in the pavilion (watch out-those birds will steal food from your hands lol). Because it was raining, I wasn't sure if the wildlife en counter was happening so I asked someone. This woman was not only nice enough to answer my question, but also walked us over to the area. Because of the holidays, the show began with a Grinch. Overall, this is a fantastic park. read more

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This was such a beautiful experience! The animals here were very well taken care of, the enclosures were clean and safe, and the gardens were magnificent! So many gorgeous birds, alligators, otters, butterflies, and more :) I was also very impressed by the exceptional customer service! Thank you so much for leaving us with the best impression one could possibly have! read more

Was able to get a discount off of our tickets thanks to my AAA membership. Had a lovely family day at Flamingo Gardens in the afternoon. If you plan to eat there be careful of the ducks that will likely follow you around. They can be pretty aggressive. read more

We needed to kill some time since we had a late flight out. Flamingo Garden was a nice spot to visit. For $1 extra we bought bird foods to feed the animals. They were beautiful peacocks strolling the area. The garden and trees were nicely managed. They have some snacks and food trucks for purchase. I enjoyed our visit here. read more

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Flamingo Gardens is truly fun for all ages! The gardens are home to flamingos, peacocks, alligators, birds, turtles and several other animals that are all nestled in an amazingly beautiful and lush garden. Please be sure to enjoy the guided tour of the property on the tram for about 25 to 30 minutes. The education received about the green-space/foliage were quite interesting as well. Covid-19 seating precautions on the Tram were maintained. read more

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Omg! This place is so beautiful and peaceful. I'm glad we made the "hike" from Miami to Broward to spend a Saturday at Flamingo Gardens. After you pass the big gift shop at the entrance, you walk into a beautiful zen garden with lots of shade, planes, and exotic birds such as tucans. I liked the train ride with our fun Jamaican host a lot. It would have definitely been too much to walk the entire place. We got to see lots of animals such as a Florida panther, alligators, Flamingos (of course!), and more. My highlight was the (what I thought is an albino peacock but turns it is just a) white peacock! Definitely recommend going here! read more

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Brought my family to Flamingo Gardens. It was a nice place to visit and walk through. My daughter was a little fearful of the peacocks at first but got used to them. They are really everywhere. It's a very cool venue. We'll be back soon! read more

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If life starts stressing you out, and you're finding yourself screaming, "Serenity Now!!!" numerous times a week, I may have found the cure for you. Flamingo Gardens is 60 acres of peacefulness, giftwrapped with a gift shop, just waiting to welcome you. The space is well taken care of, with massive oaks, fig trees, palms, and ficus providing shade throughout the grounds. The walkways and signs guide you through fern and orchid filled paths. There are free range peacocks at every turn, and the ibis are there to party. Their exhibits are small but entertaining, including the flamingo pond, bird of prey aviary, otter enclosure and a Florida black bear, to name a few. There are 15-20 minute educational talks in the pavilion, showcasing some of the animals who live there. I want to mention and stress that Flamingo Gardens is not a zoo. It is a rehabilitation center, which also provides healthy offspring for release into the wild. I had no idea that was a thing, but I'm super happy that it is. On your way out, after learning about all you've seen, you can check out their gift shop, loaded with books, puzzles, tees, stuffed animals, and all types of goodies. You can get your tickets online, or in the gift shop on arrival, so you will also have a chance to check things out then. I was able to get some nice photos, so I plan to be back again soon. You should come check it out. I think you might like it. read more

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Nice place to see "old Floridas" wildlife and relax. You have a choice to walk the grounds or jump on a little tour car. Below is a description from their website. It's worth the few bucks to relax and explore nature. 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. read more

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I've been going here since I was a little girl, we used to get so much with my dad. This place is nostalgic for me. Took my mom recently for her birthday to see the butterfly conservatory and it was such a fun day. We fed flamingos, took a fun tram ride, had lunch. It's a must. read more

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We had a great experience here and spent about an hour and a half to get through the park. Definitely would've been here longer if we had ate, watched the Wildlife Encounter show, or took the train. The park is much more than flamingoes. It's a mix between a botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuary and the Wray house is more so a museum. There are lots of species of plants (mostly trees) and animals (mostly birds). There are other animals too though, like a black bear, turtles, panthers, bobcats, otters, and more. We enjoyed the aviary area where you get to be in the same space as the birds! Seeing the flamingoes up close was cool too. Look for the iguanas and peacocks that roam free. Stop in the Wray house and get the tour. It was very informational and a nice break (in AC) from being outside. There's also food onsite, and a little "train" (pulled by a vehicle) that guides you through the park. We skipped that but it sounded like it was narrated. We also missed the Wildlife encounter show but heard it's good. Parking - there's parking close to the entrance as well as across the street. Great stop for both kids and adults. Some of it is shaded but I'd recommend comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen since it's a lot of walking outside. Highly recommend! read more

This is an interesting sanctuary (not a zoo). It's a little small for the price, but you do get to see some flamingos and ibises. It's more "garden" than "flamingo" in my opinion. There's a neat tram that shuttles you to parts of the sanctuary/gardens that are out-of-the-way and/or not accessible by foot, so I suggest you take a ride before planning the rest of your day here. There's a food truck and a dining pavilion so you won't starve, but this is not really a place you would want to have a full meal at. read more

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Crazy I have lived in South Florida most of my life, my favorite bird is a Flamingo but I didn't visit until my son suggested we come as a family to see the holiday lights. We came the Saturday night before Christmas and the place was very organized and planned accordingly for the crowds. Once inside tickets can either be purchased online or on site my son chose the later. The display of lights was very well done especially the lights with flamingoes. The visit would not have been complete if I didn't get my live flamingo fix. They were beautiful as well as popular. At the end of the lights there was concessionaires selling crafts,food as well as alcoholic beverages cheers to one of the best holiday activities ever. Now I just need to make it a point to return to visit in the daytime as well. read more

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This is a pleasant break from the helter skelter of life that surrounds it. Part botanical garden, part zoo, this oasis of calm is a perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon. The plant selection is quite spectacular and the birds that frequent the area are both local and some are quite exotic. The train that takes you around the park is a great way to get to see the far corners of the park without having to walk. There are some excellent food choices at reasonable prices. The gift shop has a good selection of eclectic and expected items. Lots of toys for kids. A great place to spend a quiet afternoon with the family. read more

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I came here as part of a tour from the cruise ship to the airport. So, I'm not sure how much the ticket to just the gardens is, but I think it is probably worth it. The flamingos are interesting but they are far from the best attraction here. Go for the gardens. They have some spectacular trees and plants. They also have several other animals, if you like that kind of thing. Our ticket included the tram ride through the gardens and even though I couldn't always hear (nothing wrong with my hearing) what the guide was saying or what specimen she was referring to, it was definitely worth taking the tram/train (or whatever you want to call it). They will try to sell you the Key Lime pie, but I didn't get sucked in. Several of the people on our tour did, however, and it didn't look like the best pie in the world, just saying. If you are hungry, go for it, but for 4 bucks you can probably do better elsewhere. read more

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Beautiful, festive multi-colored Christmas ball decorations hanging from majestic trees today (12/13/2021). read more

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We had a good time at Flamingo Gardens. The kids enjoyed seeing the animals. There were flamingos, alligators, peacocks, a bear, otters, turtles, and more. The peacocks and other birds were uncaged and walked around freely. I liked the tram tour. We didn't have to order tickets ahead of time. The price was very reasonable. It wasn't too crowded, which I prefer. read more

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We had a fun day visiting Flamingo Gardens on the day we returned from our cruise coming into Port Everglades; we rented a car for the day and had until evening to be at airport so we decided to visit the gardens; it was a short drive to Davies, Fl. It was raining darn it but we wore ponchos and enjoyed the less crowded atmosphere! Got to feed the flamingos and take the included tram tour ! Somehow we missed seeing the panther but did see the bear, alligators and lots of birds and wandering peacocks. There were no animal shows that day. They had a nice gift shop and there was some food available outdoors but it was kind of nondescript hamburger/hot dog type stuff. They honored my membership at our local garden so that was a wonderful benefit, and so we did buy some things in the gift store to suport them. We spent a few hours walking around ( beautiful orchids!) and then drove back and had lunch at a seafood restaurant near Fort Lauderdale beach called Coconuts ( on the waterway) before we had to be at airport for evening flight. It was a nice last thing to do in Florida before returning to St. Louis! read more

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It was another nice day enjoying Flamingo Gardens. For around $20, it's a great outing. The tram ride is the first thing, so that we could experience the history and property. As you stroll through the gardens you will see all the different animals including flamingos, peacocks, otters, bear, panther, and different Florida birds. read more

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Beautiful gardens....was a great experience. The staff was great everyone was so inviting and answering all the questions we had to ask. read more

It was okay, nice enough but the bird poop everywhere by their snack stand is gross, and we were afraid to touch anything. The animals and plant are nice. It looks a bit run down tbh. read more

Been going here since I was a kid-I'm in my 60's. It's a living piece of Florida history and a great place to visit. Beautiful trees a land lots of cool animals. Check it out. read more

We had a fantastic visit to Flamingo Gardens. They have a narrated tram tour and walking tour to a botanical wildlife refuge. They have all different types of birds and animals including flamingos, alligators, Panther, and much more. They also have a dinosaur exhibit with replicas of dinosaurs in what would be considered a natural setting. The gift shop is cute with lots of Florida type souvenirs. The price was good and they provide a AAA discount. I would highly recommend this for a family outing. read more

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Im loving this beautiful garden & animal sanctuary. During this holiday season the park was pretty busy, parking lot full on a Wednesday before Christmas. The workers are super friendly & helpful. We enjoyed the beautiful light trees, Xmas decorations, flowers, alligators, birds, flamingos and on it goes. We enjoyed the tour and thrilled they had a ramp for wheelchair access onto trolley. Enrique the driver was a knowledgeable narrator and the views were beautiful along the lake. We observed ducks, birds, butterflies and turtles. I would highly recommend visiting this park especially now with the holiday lights, but I would go back many more times. They have a cafe and a food truck. Fun for the whole family. read more

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We enjoyed our visit very much! We were 6 adults and took the tram ride which is about 20 minutes and takes guests around the property to view the gardens. The tram operator was a wealth of information and knowledge as she pointed out all the plants and trees we were passing. We spent a few hours just roaming the grounds and enjoying the wildlife. A great place for adults as well as kids! There was a small craft market set up outside the entrance the Sunday afternoon we were there which was also fun. There is a place inside the park to purchase food and drinks and sit outside at picnic tables but we had brunch before we came so I'm not able to comment on that. Definitely come visit this classic spot! read more

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Flamingo Gardens is a South Florida institution. I have been here several times over the years. Today's visit was relaxing. I love to feed the flamingos and be at one with nature. Coming here makes me feel like I am in another part of the country. It does not feel like South Florida to me at all despite the flamingos. It is very clean and well-maintained. We took the tram ride and it seemed to go by too fast. Customer service in general seems to be hit or miss. Some of the staff seem really passionate about working there and educating patrons. Others seem like clock watchers. It is so uplifting to be around the invested employees. The gift shop has a several nice items that you can give as a unique gift. Some of the other gift items were kind of mainstream. I think everybody who lives down here should see Flamingo Gardens at least once. The animals are really interesting to learn about. read more

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An amazing way to spend a day. Doubles as a botanical garden and animal rehab. Awesome animals to see and great variety of birds and plants to see! read more

Surroundings, plants and wild animals very well taken care of. Very helpful and friendly staff. It was extra beautiful with the Christmas lights throughout. The kids had a blast, and the parents too! read more

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Staff is so sweet. The animal show they performed was very informative and fun to watch, as they engage with the crowd. Peacocks and cats wander around which I love, and the exhibits are beautiful. High recommended visiting! read more

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