Flamingo Gardens, Davie
Flamingo Gardens is a lush, tropical botanical garden with huge, magnificent trees and beautiful plants. Peacocks and ibis birds roam the grounds, including an all white peacock that we saw sitting atop a tree! There are many rescued animals to see, including a tortoise, bald eagle, flamingos, ibis birds, adorable otters, and alligators. Kids can hand feed the flamingos, fish, and ibis. The ibis run after you and it's very fun! The otters are in a cute enclosure and have a lot of fun swimming around it and climbing up the waterfall. Bobcats, panthers, and bears don't belong in cages- the bobcat was pacing miserably.
It's fun to watch one of the Meet the Animals talks. There is also a tram tour that introduces you to the history of the gardens and lets you see some exotic plants you might not otherwise notice while riding through a tropical paradise. Kids love to ring the giant bell by the tram. There is a house tour that is interesting. Near the house is a gorgeous lawn where you can have a picnic.
Get there right when it opens so you have the place to yourself! There is plenty of shade in the gardens which is appreciated on hot days.
The last half of December, enjoy lights in the garden at night. The decorations look pretty in the day too!
Another wonderful and colorful place for kids nearby is Young At Art Children's Museum.
After your visit, have an empanada and fresh-squeezed orange juice at Vicky Bakery at 2889 S. University Dr- it has pretty decor.
Or, have a delicious waiter-service meal and enjoy live steel drum music at Bahama Breeze, an 11 minute drive north. There is also a Bahama Breeze 15 minutes south.
Some photos by Emmanuelle Vida.
Colorful parrot.
The peacocks roam freely!
Flamingo sleeping.
A child and father check out the tortoise.
Flamingos are a delight to see.
Cute tortoise.
Alligator.
Huge incredible trees!
Magical cypress forest.
Looking up at the tropical trees.
Open area.
Lake with reflections.
Tropical plants.
Palm tree base.
Blue and green plants.
Fruit tree.
Blue macaw parrot.
Beautiful palm trunk.
Christmas lights in the garden.
Fan palm catching the light.
Fake tulips!
Lit-up tree for Christmastime.
Visitors walk under some litup archways at Christmastime.
Lush trees.
Gorgeous tropical trees.
A funny bird.
Bird in a tree.
A pelican balancing on a log.
A pelican on the railing.
Duck and tortoise.
Christmas presents under a fig tree.
Tropical plants galore.
Light-up balls in the trees high above.
Christmas lights dangling from the huge trees- impressive.
A peacock in the garden.
Tree lights of many colors.
Flamingoes!
Alligator sculptures.
Ibis bird attack!!
Gazebo and glorious oak trees.
Ibis birds under beautiful tree.
Tree with lovely roots.
Flamingo sculptures.
Ibis birds and ferns.
The colors on a peacock's neck.
Kids can pretend to be a Florida panther.
Peacock in a tree!
The otter enclosure is lively-looking.
Otter climbing up the rocks.
Otter!
Red flowers on the very top of a huge tree.
Albino peacock in a tall tree!
Peacock crossing the road.
The amazing feathers of a peacock.
Picnic under a banyan tree.
Gazebo and beautiful trees.
The trolley ride.
Path past a lovely oak tree.
Ball decorations in an oak tree.
Blue lights hanging from a tree at Christmastime.
Pink ginger.
Flamingo Gardens was given trees from all over the world, when it first started as Wray Botanical Collection.
Light-up bugs at Christmastime.
Light-up funny creatures!!
Funny creature decoration!
Funny light-up creatures plus interesting plants.
Tropical wonderland of palms and bamboo.
Panama Canoe Tree, a rare tree that can grow to be 120 feet tall. It is mostly destroyed in Panama sadly.
Panama Canoe Tree stretching to the sky, with its thick trunk.
Colorful, strange sculpture!
Crab decorations.
Glow-worm decoration in a tree.
Pink flower catching the light.
Toucan in a cage.
Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL 33330, call (954) 473-2955.
Open daily 9:30-5. The last half of December, the gardens are open at night for Gardens of Light event.
Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children aged 3-11 (online price). There is a 20% discount for students, seniors, and military.
Tram tour is included in the admission, and parking is free.
Last Updated: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:08:21 GMT
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