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Field Trips

Flamingo Gardens Education Department offers students a variety of unique learning opportunities to explore and learn in our Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. Over 30,000 children participate in our educational programs each year as part of school field trips, summer camps, and other group learning experiences. We are an approved site for Supplemental Arts and Sciences Program Funds. Students observe and learn about trees, plants, birds, native wildlife and nature using a hands-on approach.

Homeschool Days Are Here!

August 12, 2026 – Beneficial Bugs

September 9, 2026 – Florida Big Animals

October 14, 2026 – Night Owl Halloween

November 11, 2026 – Giveback Day

December 9, 2026 – Florida History

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Regular School Year Field Trips  

September 1st to June 5th – Monday – Friday Only

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Summer Wildlife Adventure – Summer Fun for Everyone

2-hour field trip
$14.00 per student
$16.00 per adult
1 complimentary teacher/chaperone per 10 students.
(15 Student Minimum)
(0 Student Maximum)
Suggested Age Group: All ages
Available June-August This program is a full exploration of the amazing mammals, birds, and retiles that call our sanctuary home, including our summer exhibit. You’ll enjoy a narrated tram tour of the botanical gardens and scenic wetlands. Available Times 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM NO on-site lunch available during the summer.

Florida History – Journey to the Past

2-hour field trip
$15.00 per student
$16.00 per adult
1 complimentary teacher/chaperone per 10 students.
(30 Student Minimum)
(100 Student Maximum)
Suggested Age Group: 3rd grade and up
Available September-May Learn about early South Florida history including its earliest people, its animals and birds, the rise of industries like citrus and tourism and find out about some of South Florida’s influential residents. This field trip includes a presentation of Native American artifacts, a tour of the historical Wray Home, a Florida-focused tram ride, and a visit to the Everglades’ wildlife sanctuary. SS.4.A.2.1; SS.4.A.3.1&.2; SS.4.A.3.6; SS.4.A.3.6; SS.4.A.3.8; S.4.A.3.10; SS.4.A.4.1 & 2; SS.4.A.6.1; SS.4.A.6.2; SS.4.A.6.3; SS.4.A.7.1&2; SS.4.AA.1.1; SS.4.CG.2.1; SS.4.E.1.1; SS.4.E.1.2; SS.4.G.1.1; SS.4.G.1.3

Add a 30-minute show featuring our ambassador animals for $3.00 per person (30-Student Minimum). This field trip is not offered during summer. 

Green Machine – Plants and Pollinators

2-hour field trip
$15.00 per student
$16.00 per adult
1 complimentary teacher/chaperone per 10 students.
(15 Student Minimum)
Suggested Age Group: Pre-K to 5th grade
Plants play a vital role in the health of us and the planet. As a part of this field trip, students will learn grade-appropriate information about the parts of, uses of, and importance of flora. Each student will take home a plant in a biodegradable pot. A narrated tram tour of the botanical gardens and a visit to the wildlife sanctuary are included along with a lesson about pollinators in our butterfly conservatory (weather permitting). SC.K.L.14.3; SC.K.N.1.2; SC.K.N.1.5; SC.1.L.14.1; SC.1.L.14.2; SC.2.E.6.2; SC.2.L.17.1; SC.2.L.17.2; SC.3.L.14.1; SC.3.L.14.2; SC.3.L.17.2; SC.4.L.17.4; SC.5.L.15.1; SC.6.L.15.1; SC.6.N.2.2; SC.7.L.17.3; SC.8.L.18.1

Add a 30-minute show featuring our ambassador animals for $3.00 per person (30-Student Minimum). This field trip is not offered during summer. 

Wildlife Adventure – Alligators, Bears, and Birds. Oh my!

2-hour field trip
$13.00 per student
$16.00 per adult
1 complimentary teacher/chaperone per 10 students.
(15 Student Minimum)
(0 Student Maximum)
Suggested Age Group: All ages
Available September-May An everglades adventure awaits—in the safety of the botanical gardens. During this field trip, students will see all the animals on exhibit as well as the birds of the Everglades and beaches, including birds of prey like eagles and owls. A narrated tram tour of the botanical gardens and mitigated wetlands is included. SC.K.L.14.3; SC.K.N.1.2; SC.K.N.1.5; SC.1.L.14.1; SC.2.L.17.1; SC.2.L.17.2; SC.3.L.15.1; SC.4.L.17.4; SC.7.L.15.3; SC.7.L.17.1; SC.912.L.15.In.1

Add a 30-minute show featuring our ambassador animals for $3.00 per person (30-Student Minimum). This field trip is not offered during summer. 

Beaks, Feet and Feathers – The Amazing Adaptations of Birds

2-hour field trip
$15.00 per student
$16.00 per adult
1 complimentary teacher/chaperone per 10 students.
(30 Student Minimum)
(0 Student Maximum)
Suggested Age Group: 4th grade and up
Available September-May Birds have some incredible adaptations that allow them to live in many different environments. On this field trip, students will be introduced to some of the physical and behavioral adaptations found in birds through presentation, hands-on experiments, and observation in the aviary and birds of prey exhibits. SC.K.N.1.5; SC.1.N.1.1; SC.2.L.17.2; SC.2.N.1.1; SC.3.L.15.1; SC.4.L.17.4; SC.4.N.1.1; SC.5.L.15.1; SC.5.L.15.In.1; SC.5.L.17.1; SC.6.L.15.1; SC.6.N.2.2; SC.7.L.15.1; SC.7.L.15.2; SC.7.L.15.3; SC.7.N.2.1; SC.912.L.15.1

Add a 30-minute show featuring our ambassador animals for $3.00 per person (30-Student Minimum). This field trip is not offered during summer. 

Please contact the Education Department for availability and reservations at
954-473-2955 X 138, [email protected], or use the get started button above.