Everglades "Free Flight" Aviary
Walk through our 25,000 square foot Everglades “free-flight” facility housing one of the largest collections of wading birds in America. Five ecosystems are represented through the display of native plants.

Click to see an interactive panoramic photo of a bit of the Aviary

The Wildlife Encounter
Live presentation featuring Florida’s native wildlife, such as birds of prey and reptiles and their relationship to the environment.
12:30, 1:30, and 2:30
weather permitting.

Bird of Prey Center
A showcase of South Florida’s rare birds in their naturalistic habitat. These birds are either at-risk or endangered and cannot be released because of injuries sustained in the wild.

Tour by Tram
Narrated tram ride through the tropical rainforest, native hammock, wetland area, and groves. The tour is fully narrated, lasting approximately 25 minutes. Leaves every hour on the hour from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Tropical Plant House
A display of Orchids, Calatheas and other unique plants.

Click for an interactive panoramic photo and a peek at the tropical plants


Flamingo Pond and Flamingo Cafe
A lush area for Flamingos amidst tropical vegetation and sparkling waterfalls.
Visitors can enjoy cool beverages, delicious sandwiches, salads, hot dogs and snacks while overlooking the Flamingo Pond with tranquil pink Caribbean Flamingos in their naturalistic environment.

Click to see the Flamingo Pond in an interactive panoramic photo

River Otter, Bobcat and Panther Habitats
Natural habitats are home to Florida wildlife.

Alligator Lagoon
An educational exhibit of Florida’s native alligators.

Gift Shop
Purchase unique gifts, souvenirs and books (with over 1,000 titles).

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Garden Shop
Specializing in tropical and exotic plants and garden gifts and accessories.

Click for a panormaic visit to the Garden Shop and Secret Garden

Tropical Marketplace
Freshly squeezed juices, fruit smoothies, gourmet gift items and fruit shipping.

Arboretum
One of the largest collections of towering Champion trees in the area accented with lush under-story plantings and waterfall.

Xeriscape Garden
This area demonstrates the uses of various materials appropriate for use in a low maintenance, minimal irrigation garden. Our goal is to make it clear to the visitor that “Xeriscape” can include a wide and varied choice of plants, native and exotic, to create an attractive landscape while not resorting to the wasteful use of water.

Historic 1930s Wray Home
The original residence of our founders Floyd L. and Jane Wray, built in 1933, remains a focal point of the Gardens. This house is registered with the Broward County Historical Commission and the State of Florida as an historic site.
Guided tours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Click to visit a bit of Old Florida and see some of Wray Home

Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens
These gardens host a variety of flowering plants and shrubs to attract many different species of butterflies & hummingbirds. The Ruby Throat hummingbird visits Flamingo Gardens in the winter.  A seasonal area.

For more information, e-mail  wrayhq@aol.com