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Visit and support Flamingo Gardens, the most natural Florida experience, 60-acres of lush gardens and fascinating wildlife.

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The Rare & Exotic!

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.

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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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Plastic Recycling: What Those Little Numbers Tell Us

Keith Clark
I’m often asked how best to reduce one’s carbon footprint. My answer is to just start somewhere- pick a project you feel comfortable with and start there. Regardless of your effect on carbon emissions and climate change, anything you do to help the environment is good for the planet. My comfort spot is recycling, but...
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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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Animal Habitat Repairs

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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The Truth About Bats

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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Volunteer Spotlight: Lorenzo Cassina

Melissa Auld
Our volunteer of the month for February is Lorenzo Cassina. Lorenzo has been an integral part of not only the Flamingo Gardens Volunteer team but for Flamingo Gardens as a whole. Lorenzo can most notably be seen with a camera in his hand at any part of our 60 acre garden. He is a pioneer...
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42nd International Orchid & Bromeliad Show

March 30 & 31, 2024
Experience the beauty and diversity of orchids and bromeliads at the 42nd International Orchid and Bromeliad Show at Flamingo Gardens, presented by the Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society. Rare & exotic orchids and bromeliads will be on display and for sale. (Click to read more)
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Eco-teers: Environmental Stewardship

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...
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EcoAction at Central Broward Regional Park

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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Annual Photo Contest

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...
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Flamingo Gardens Makes a Big Impact!

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...
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Annual Wedding Expo

Melissa Auld
Purchase Tickets Here Embark on a journey of wedding inspiration surrounded by the verdant beauty of Flamingo Gardens at the Annual Wedding Expo on Sunday, April 7th, from 6 to 8 pm. Discover the latest trends and timeless elegance with an array of vendors that promise to make your dream wedding a reality. From enchanting...
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Major support for Flamingo Gardens provided by Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. 


Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Flamingo Gardens is grateful for the support received from our corporate sponsors.
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IT'S BAMM MONTH!

During September, all visitors may buy one admission at regular price and get a second admission of equal or lesser value for free to Flamingo Gardens when you ask for BAMM!

BOGO tickets are ONLY available for purchase at the Gift Shop during the month of September.