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EXPERIENCE
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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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.
Blog Post
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...
Blog Post
Let’s Grow Together!
Keith Clark
Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned pro adjusting to South Florida’s unique tropical climate, we would like to hear your thoughts of us potentially offering a Gardening Club of Flamingo Gardens! This club would provide a wonderful space for members to connect, learn, and share tips on cultivating plants suited to our region.Our...
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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...
Special Event
Reading with Mother Nature Book Fair
Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1st 2025
Where stories grow and imagination blooms! In collaboration with MiliBroHispano.org, Flamingo Gardens presents it’s inaugural, local author, bi-lingual Book Fair on Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1, 2025. Enjoy a weekend filled with books, creativity and storytelling in nature.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Tal Leshem
Melissa Auld
Out Volunteer of the Month is Tal Leshem. Tal is an incredible volunteer who has primarily volunteered with our Eco-teers. Tal is a regular at Eco-teer events, has an exemplary attitude, and takes so much initiative. Whether it’s helping with a booth, doing a clean up, or really any task at all Tal has been...
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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...
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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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...
Special Event
Glass in Flight/Memorial Day Weekend
May 24th, 25th & 26th, 2025
Soak up the South Florida sun this Memorial Day weekend at Flamingo Gardens! Enjoy live music, giant family games, and a special bird-themed activity for kids. Don’t miss the Glass in Flight outdoor exhibit, a stunning photography retrospective, and a special Monday tribute by the Cypress Bay JROTC!
Exhibit
Stan Wood Photo Retrospective
May 24th – June 29th, 2025
Explore a stunning collection of photographs capturing the natural beauty of Flamingo Gardens, the Everglades, and South Florida. As a Flamingo Gardens Board Member and cousin to its founders, Floyd and Jane Wray, Stan Wood's deep connection to the area is evident in his work.
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Flamingo Gardens is supported in part by the following
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.