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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 2025 Impact

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Furthering Our Impact

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We Can “Bearly” Contain Our Excitement!

Melissa Auld
Flamingo Gardens to Welcome Two Orphaned American Black Bear Cubs DONATE TO BENTLEY AND TREENA Flamingo Gardens is thrilled to announce the upcoming arrival of two orphaned American black bear cubs, Bentley and Treena, donated by the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve, who will soon call Flamingo Gardens their forever home. The young bears, now approximately 14...
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Featured Creatures – “Beary” Special Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026
Featured Creatures “Beary” Special Weekend will celebrate National Black Bear Day by introducing the newest residents of Flamingo Gardens, Bentley and Treena! Enjoy special Animal Talks with some of Flamingo Gardens’ resident Animal Ambassadors.
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Flamingo Gardens Welcomes Rescued Panther “Sabal”

Keith Clark
Flamingo Gardens welcomes to its Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, Sabal, a rescued puma kitten. Your gift, in Sabal’s honor, helps support her specialized care, as well as the care of all our injured and non-releasable animals. DONATE TO SABAL AMAZON WISHLIST Flamingo Gardens has welcomed a new resident to its Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, Sabal, a rescued 22-week-old...
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Amazing Butterflies

June 6 – September 7, 2026
Take flight with Amazing Butterflies, an interactive, educational traveling exhibit brought to Flamingo Gardens by Minotaur Mazes. Enter the Gallery, shrink down into the undergrowth, and embark on a vibrant, immersive journey through the fascinating life cycle of butterflies, from egg to wings!
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Kids Sunset Safari

Friday June 5, 2026
A nighttime wildlife experience in Flamingo Gardens, centered around animals that awaken after dark. Guests will move through a series of interactive stations, each focused on a different nocturnal species and how it survives the night. Visit with: Owls, Scorpions, Snakes, Alligators and more!
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Story Time!

Sunday - June 7, 2026
Help promote early childhood literacy, healthy minds and bodies, and artistic imagination by joining us on the first Sunday of each month for Story Time in the new Everglades Outdoor Classroom. This month's book: The Adventures of Myrtle the Turtle by Julie Jakeman!
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EcoTeers in Action: Growing Community Impact Through Sustainability and Service

Ashley Vieira
EcoTeers in Action: Growing Community Impact Through Sustainability and Service Our EcoTeers continue to make a meaningful impact in the community through education, outreach, and hands-on environmental action. In January, our team connected with local residents at events in Pompano Beach, where they supported a Garden Club Seminar featuring our horticulture curator, Amy Reilly, and...
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The 2026 South Florida Adventure Pass is Here! More Adventure. More Value. Same Great Price.

Keith Clark
The 2026 South Florida Adventure Pass is Here! More Adventure. More Value. Same Great Price. The South Florida Adventure Pass returns for 2026 with even more to experience this summer — and despite rising costs everywhere, the price remains the same as last year. Even better, Zoo Miami is now included in the pass at no...
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David Rogers Big Bugs – The Pollinators

May 23 – August 23, 2026
A larger-than-life, interactive outdoor art experience is coming to Flamingo Gardens! David Rogers’ Big Bugs: The Pollinators showcases spectacular sculptures of insects and pollinators—created from natural and reclaimed forest materials—installed throughout the Gardens.
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Celebrating the Winners of the 2026 Flamingo Gardens Annual Photography Contest

Genevieve Marcello
Flamingo Gardens is proud to announce the winners of our 2026 Annual Photography Contest, which invited photographers of all skill levels to explore this year’s inspiring theme, “Patterns in Nature.”From intricate textures to mesmerizing repetitions found in wildlife, plants, and landscapes, this year’s submissions beautifully captured the rhythm and artistry woven throughout the natural world....
Special Event

Celebrate 4th of July in the Gardens

Saturday, July 4th, 2026
The U.S.A. is celebrating 250 years, and Flamingo Gardens invites you to join the festivities with an afternoon in the Gardens. Enjoy live entertainment with the Presentation of the Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance followed by patriotic music with sets by Senior Moments – the Unforgettable Band.
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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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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.