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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 2024 Impact

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Furthering Our Impact

Special Event

Featured Creatures Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, June 14th & 15th, 2025
Featured Creatures Weekend will showcase the animals of Flamingo Gardens and others in our surroundings. Enjoy special Meet & Greets and Animal Talks with some of Flamingo Gardens’ resident Animal Ambassadors, and Native Village.
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Eco-Teers Participate in First Flamingo Gardens Moth BioBlitz

Ashley Vieira
April 26, 2025 marked an exciting milestone for Flamingo Gardens as the Flamingo Gardens Eco-teers took part in our very first BioBlitz event, hosted in collaboration with our outstanding Horticulture team. Organized by Botanical Curator Amy Reilly, the evening brought together a vibrant community of 89 participants, including entomologists, Master Gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and dedicated volunteers....
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Hayes

Melissa Auld
Our Volunteer of the Month for May is Jack Hayes. Jack comes to Flamingo Gardens with such a humble demeanor ready to give his all. Jack can often be seen assisting in the Gallery with the various exhibits on display. He also routinely makes the flamingo food bags that our guests love. Jack does every...
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Connecting Communities Through Conservation: The Everglades Outdoor Classroom

Keith Clark
At Flamingo Gardens, we believe that nature is not just something to admire—it’s something to engage with, learn from, and protect. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Everglades Outdoor Classroom, a new initiative that will bring immersive environmental education to our visitors. In collaboration with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and funded through a...
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Ghostly Gardens Tour

Friday the 13th of June, 2025 - SOLD OUT
Join us for a haunting evening stroll through Flamingo Gardens, where history and mystery will intertwine. Discover the rich past of this iconic south Florida attraction while exploring its most supernatural hotspots. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the gardens in a spooky new way!
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Back to School Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, August 2nd & 3rd, 2025
During Back to School Weekend guests will enjoy entertainment by the DJs of Outrageous Productions, thrill to the circus performers of the Florida Children’s Theatre, receive school supply giveaways* from the NSU Alvin Sherman Library and Flamingo Gardens!
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Four More Trees Named Champions at Flamingo Gardens

Keith Clark
Davie, FL. (2024 Sept.) Four more trees at Flamingo Gardens have been recognized as Champion trees, certifying them as the largest of their species in the state, by the Florida Forest Service. Two others have been recognized as Challengers, ranking them as second largest in the state and the challenger to the current Champion. This...
Exhibit

Alex Heveri’s Glass in Flight

March 1st, 2025 - Sept 1st, 2025
GLASS IN FLIGHT comes to Flamingo Gardens! This traveling exhibition includes 21 hand-fashioned, welded steel sculptures including butterflies, bees, dragonflies, beetles, and a bird! Designed specifically for outdoor display, the works are crafted from hand-cut and hand-faceted.
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Celebrate 10 Years of Family Fun & Summer With The South Florida Adventure Pass

Keith Clark
Four Broward Attractions for One Low Price Equals Unlimited Fun FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (April 30th, 2025) – Celebrate 10 years of family fun and summer savings with the South Florida Adventure Pass! Passholders can enjoy unlimited admission to Butterfly World, Flamingo Gardens, Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) and Sawgrass Recreation Park from May 15...
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Why Climbing 85 Feet Matters for Eagle Conservation

Keith Clark
Flamingo Gardens’ Wildlife Rehabilitator Shannon Gallagher recently participated in an important project with the Wildlife Rescue of Dade County’s Bald Eagle Banding Day. As part of the project, Shannon successfully retrieved two six-week-old eaglets from their nest – 85 feet up in an Australian Pine tree – allowing the team to band them safely on...
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Now Open: The Everglades Outdoor Classroom at Flamingo Gardens

Melissa Auld
Flamingo Gardens, in collaboration with the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) and with support from the Community Foundation of Broward, officially opened the new Everglades Outdoor Classroom with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning, May 28. This interactive learning space brings the beauty of South Florida’s native ecosystems to life, offering guests of...
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Flamingo Gardens Announces Receipt of The Community Foundation of Broward’s 40 for 40: Spread the Love Grant

Genevieve Marcello
Davie, Florida – Flamingo Gardens is proud to announce that the Flamingo Gardens’ Eco-teers are a proud recipient of the Community Foundation of Broward’s 40 for 40: Spread the Love Grant. To celebrate its 40th Anniversary, the Community Foundation awarded a total of $400,000 to 40 Broward County nonprofits, investing in projects and initiatives that...
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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.