Flamingo Gardens

🌿 Discover Nature & Wildlife at Flamingo Gardens!

Bring your students into the heart of South Florida’s natural and cultural heritage with an unforgettable field trip to Flamingo Gardens—a 60-acre tropical paradise where history, wildlife, and learning come alive!

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🦩 Why Visit Flamingo Gardens?

 Explore One of South Florida’s Oldest Botanical Gardens
Originally founded in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is home to more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic tropical, subtropical, and native plants spread across lush, themed gardens and an impressive arboretum.

 Meet Florida’s Native Wildlife
Get an up-close look at over 90 species of native animals in the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, including:

• Alligators 

• Bobcats 

• North American river otters 

• Birds of prey 

• Josh the Bear  — a local legend!

All animals in the sanctuary are permanently injured or non-releasable, providing a safe, loving environment and incredible learning opportunities for your students.

 Dive Into Hands-On Learning

• Explore our Pollinator Garden and Butterfly Rearing House

• Watch a Wildlife Encounter Show with animal ambassadors

• Step back in time at the historic 1930s Wray Home Museum

• Enjoy a narrated Tram Tour through wetlands and tropical landscapes

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🎯 Educational, Fun & Standards-Aligned

Flamingo Gardens offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience that combines science, history, environmental education, and conservation—all aligned with Florida curriculum standards. Perfect for grades K–12!

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🌎 Our Mission:

“To depict, preserve, and provide education about the natural and cultural heritage of South Florida and the Everglades through our botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary.”

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📅 Book Your Field Trip Today!

Contact:
 Kathy Curtin
 954-473-2955
 education@flamingogardens.org

Learn more: Educational Programs Brochure

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Make learning come alive—explore, discover, and be inspired at Flamingo Gardens!