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An Old Florida attraction since 1939, Sarasota Jungle Gardens allows visitors to experience things you won’t find anywhere else. Feed free-roaming flamingos, watch perform unique behavior, catch lemurs at play, have your picture taken with an alligator. Be sure to visit the Flamingo Cafe for a refreshing lunch or snack.     Enjoy one or more of their acclaimed animal Read more...

Explore the landscaped gardens of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and one of Florida’s natural habitats on the Pine Ridge Trail. You can also discover the history of Edward W. Bok and the building of his 205 foot Singing Tower and tour the historic Pinewood Estate mansion to catch a glimpse of the luxurious lifestyle of the 1930s. Enjoy the Bok Read more...

Selby Gardens is a living museum located on the shores of Sarasota Bay. It is the only botanical garden dedicated to the study and conservation of epiphytes – or air plants – like orchids, bromeliads and gesneriads. Activities include a children’s rainforest garden, tropical glasshouse conservatory, and 15 acres of lush grounds with two historic homes, including the Museum of Read more...

You’ll get a mix of everything with the Wall Springs Park in Palm Harbor, FL. The park includes a historical natural spring that includes a viewing area, boardwalk, and information display serves as the centerpiece of this 210-acre park that is connected to the Pinellas Trail.   The Wall Springs Park is also located nearby Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, which is Read more...

The Florida Botanical Gardens is a beautiful oasis tucked in Largo, Florida.  Follow the walking paths as they showcase the beautiful fauna and other natural resources in this serene atmosphere. The gardens are great for the young and the young at heart. Admission to the gardens is free. Donations are accepted. Throughout the Botanical Gardens you will find several different Read more...

The USF Botanical Gardens is located in the heart of Tampa on the University of South Florida campus. It consists of about 16 acres of gardens and a greenbelt that is open to the public. The Gardens maintain a living collection of more than 3,000 plants, animals, and natural habitats.  Now that’s a lot to see! The garden gets about Read more...

Located in the beautiful St. Petersburg, the Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise and St. Petersburg’s oldest living museum. This 100-year-old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants, Read more...

The Eureka Springs Conservation Park is a beautiful and peaceful oasis from the rustle and bustle of Tampa. The park was first established in 1938 by botanist and traveler Albert Greensburg as a botanical garden of rare and unusual tropical plants. In 1967, Greensburg donated his prized site to Hillsborough County. The Eureka Springs park includes a beautiful botanical garden Read more...

Located in Spring Hill, you’ll love this trip to the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. The gardens is open 7 days of the week and is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated to maintain the grounds and keep it open and free to the public.   Nursery is open for plant purchases from Monday-Saturday, 9am-Noon. Cash or Read more...