FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN

MIAMI, FL

Fairchild Tropical Garden is a 83-acre botanical garden located in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida. The garden was established in 1938 by Robert H. Montgomery, a wealthy industrialist and plant collector. It is named after David Fairchild, a renowned botanist and plant explorer who was instrumental in introducing exotic plants to the United States.

The garden features a diverse collection of over 3,000 species of rare and exotic tropical plants from around the world, including palms, orchids, cycads, and fruit trees. Visitors can explore various habitats such as rainforests, mangroves, and rare plant collections.

The garden also offers educational programs and tours for all ages, including guided tram tours, walking tours, and interactive exhibits. The Wings of the Tropics exhibit features hundreds of butterflies from around the world, while the Richard H. Simons Rainforest exhibit showcases the diverse plant and animal life of the Amazon rainforest.

Fairchild Tropical Garden is also home to several art exhibits and events throughout the year, including the annual International Mango Festival, Orchid Festival, and Chocolate Festival.

Overall, Fairchild Tropical Garden offers visitors a unique and immersive experience of the world's tropical plant life, making it a must-see destination for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in MIAMI FL. US MID #8401200212

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN
10901 OLD CUTLER ROAD
MIAMI
FL
33156

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