Flamingo Gardens

The Flamingo Gardens botanical gardens in Fort Lauderdale, (Davie) Florida, features over 3000 species of rare & exotic, tropical, subtropical, and native plants and trees. Flamingo Gardens wildlife sanctuary is home to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife including alligators, bobcats, eagles, otters, panthers, peacock, and of course, flamingos!

Established in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens and attractions in South Florida. Originally founded by Floyd L. and Jane Wray as an orange grove, the nonprofit botanical gardens is home to 18 “Champion” trees, the largest trees of their species, including the largest tree in Florida. Specialized botanical gardens, including a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, Croton Garden, and Bromeliad Garden dot the main Arboretum.

The centerpiece of the gardens is a natural hammock of 200 year-old Live Oaks dripping with species orchids and epiphytes. Here sits the historic Wray Home Museum, built in 1933 by Floyd L. and Jane Wray as a weekend retreat. It is the oldest residence in Broward County west of University Drive. The building was restored in 1991 to depict a typical South Florida country home of the 1930's.

Nestled in and around the gardens, the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary is home to over 90 species of Florida native birds and animals, most of whom are permanently injured or non-releasable. The half-acre Free-flight Aviary boasts over 250 wading birds representing over 45 species, and the Bird of Prey Center houses one of the largest raptor collections in the United States.

Flamingo Gardens is owned and operated by the Floyd L. Wray Memorial Foundation, Inc. which was established in 1969 by Mrs. Wray in honor of her late husband. Her wish to preserve the core property for future generations and emphasize the flora, fauna, and history of the Florida Everglades is the core of Flamingo Gardens' mission still today.

LOST WORLD OF DINOSAURS
May 25 - September 2, 2019
Travel back millions of years to prehistoric times when dinosaurs ruled the earth as Flamingo Gardens hosts Guy Darrough's Lost World of Dinosaurs from May 25 to September 2, 2019. The Lost World of Dinosaurs exhibit was so popular in 2017, we've scheduled a return visit for summer of 2019!

Discover some of the largest terrestrial creatures that ever lived, nestled among the realistic jungle settings of Flamingo Garden’s botanical gardens. Explore modern day plant and animal descendants. Unearth bones in the Dino Dig, touch real fossils, and see a real fossilized dinosaur egg. This is a journey you won't want to miss!

Other Events:
January 19-20, 2019
Flamingo Fest

March 16-17, 2019
Bonsai Show & Garden Fest

April 20-21, 2019
Orchid & Bromeliad Show

May 25-27, 2019
Memorial Weekend KidzFest

October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, & 27
Harvest Festival

December 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29
Garden of Lights

December 14, 15, 21, & 22
Santa's Little Helpers

Hours of Operation:
9:30am - 5:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
Closed early at 4pm Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve.