Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is home to a massive collection of rare tropical plants you can explore including flowering trees, palms, vines, and cycads. Among the rare plants, you'll find fascinating information, wildlife, and a collection of art exhibits.

Everyone can enjoy a trip to this botanic garden, from kids to adults. Its beauty is welcoming to all, and the rarity of the plants here makes it stand out from a trip to a typical Florida park. Most people spend about 2 or 3 hours here, but you're always welcome to stay longer and take everything in.

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden highlights

One of the most impressive aspects of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is its conservation efforts. Many of the rare plants on display are specifically cultivated to avoid the extinction of their species. Among the displays, you'll find one of the largest collections of tropical bamboo in the world with 125 unique species.

When you come here, you may also want to visit the butterfly house. Known as Wings of the Tropics, here you'll find a wide variety of butterflies with species hailing from all over the world. They have 25,000 square feet in total in which to fly about.

Good to know when visiting Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

When you stop by the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, there are a few tips to keep in mind. If you want to see the butterflies freely flying around in the butterfly garden, you'll need to visit when they get released either in the morning or the afternoon. There's an outdoor butterfly garden as well.

Access to this garden isn't free, but you'll find extensive opportunities for discounts. You can get a AAA discount and a discount for eco-friendly travel. The latter simply means they'll take some off the ticket price if you arrive via public transportation or ride a bike.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Location: 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156, USA

Open: Daily from 10 am to 4 pm

Phone: +1 305-667-1651

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