Flamingo Gardens is a botanical garden and Everglades wildlife sanctuary with rare plants and native animals located in Davie, FL. The Wray Museum is also on-site which which built in 1933 by Floyd L and Jane Wray as a weekend residence and is the oldest residence in Broward County. It has been restored to provide visitors to Flamingo Gardens a glimpse of life in South Florida in the 1930s. Visitors will also enjoy the butterfly and hummingbird gardens, childrens garden, various flower gardens, as well as the tropical forest and wetlands area. There's something beautiful to see wherever you look. Make sure you bring your camera.
My husband Jay and I went with Scarlett for an exciting Saturday outing. None of us had been previously, but we've heard great things and knew we wanted to see it for ourselves.
From the minute you walk into Flamingo Gardens, you're met with beautiful lush greens, flowers, and wildlife. The grounds are immaculately maintained and wonderful. If you're worried about being in the intense Florida summer sun, do not worry since there is plenty of shade. I've honestly not been in a place as magical as Flamingo Gardens!
We took a 25 minute tram ride that gave you a narrated tour of the entire establishment. The grounds are massive and filled with so many various parts of nature. I thought the tour guide was extremely knowledgable and provided in-depth information about the animals, plants, trees, and more. I learned a lot and it's a great opportunity to be up close with wildlife with your family!
On the grounds itself, there's plenty of peacocks walking around as well as various birds. When they display all of their feathers, it's a gorgeous sight! The colors are stunning and you can't help but want to take the peacock's picture. Scarlett loved seeing all of the animals and was so excited and wanted to say hi to every peacock and flamingo she saw. This is definitely a fantastic place to take children.
There are signs directing you to everything you'd like to see and I felt that Flamingo Gardens was easily navigated with minimal help. I can see why people get married there because it's truly a unique spot. Honestly, there's something to see everywhere you look. Whether a peacock is walking behind you, or butterflies are flying near you, make sure you stop to take everything in!
We enjoyed an animal encounter show in the amphitheater where an owl was the star of the show. The guide explained facts about the owl such as how their wings are designed to muffle out sound when they fly so they can catch their prey, and how they are nocturnal.
Beyond the flamingos there are sea otters, a turtle, and even a black bear to see! I enjoyed seeing how excited all of the children were. Animals truly bring joy to people of all ages, it's a magical thing to experience.
If you want to take a break from all of the walking, feel free to take a rest in the snack bar and have an ice cream, a drink, or you can even choose from some of the lunch options they offer. Scarlett enjoyed a bowl of chili while I had a turkey sandwich and Jay a salad.
When you've had enough of the grounds, make a final stop to the Wray house where you can experience what a home in South Florida looked like in the 1930's. When I walked into the house, it was like stepping back in time. I enjoyed the old furniture and especially loved the kitchen!
On your way out, make sure to take advantage of the gift shop. There's something in there for everyone from home decor and children's items to candy and collectibles. Plenty of items are flamingo or animal themed. Scarlett got a mango ice cream bar that she refused to share!
My family very much enjoyed our visit to Flamingo Gardens and would highly recommend it to anyone who has never visited before. If you're looking for an exciting place to take the whole family to spend the day, Flamingo Gardens is waiting for your visit.
*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Flamingo Gardens for providing complimentary tickets in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.
From the minute you walk into Flamingo Gardens, you're met with beautiful lush greens, flowers, and wildlife. The grounds are immaculately maintained and wonderful. If you're worried about being in the intense Florida summer sun, do not worry since there is plenty of shade. I've honestly not been in a place as magical as Flamingo Gardens!
We took a 25 minute tram ride that gave you a narrated tour of the entire establishment. The grounds are massive and filled with so many various parts of nature. I thought the tour guide was extremely knowledgable and provided in-depth information about the animals, plants, trees, and more. I learned a lot and it's a great opportunity to be up close with wildlife with your family!
On the grounds itself, there's plenty of peacocks walking around as well as various birds. When they display all of their feathers, it's a gorgeous sight! The colors are stunning and you can't help but want to take the peacock's picture. Scarlett loved seeing all of the animals and was so excited and wanted to say hi to every peacock and flamingo she saw. This is definitely a fantastic place to take children.
There are signs directing you to everything you'd like to see and I felt that Flamingo Gardens was easily navigated with minimal help. I can see why people get married there because it's truly a unique spot. Honestly, there's something to see everywhere you look. Whether a peacock is walking behind you, or butterflies are flying near you, make sure you stop to take everything in!
We enjoyed an animal encounter show in the amphitheater where an owl was the star of the show. The guide explained facts about the owl such as how their wings are designed to muffle out sound when they fly so they can catch their prey, and how they are nocturnal.
Beyond the flamingos there are sea otters, a turtle, and even a black bear to see! I enjoyed seeing how excited all of the children were. Animals truly bring joy to people of all ages, it's a magical thing to experience.
If you want to take a break from all of the walking, feel free to take a rest in the snack bar and have an ice cream, a drink, or you can even choose from some of the lunch options they offer. Scarlett enjoyed a bowl of chili while I had a turkey sandwich and Jay a salad.
When you've had enough of the grounds, make a final stop to the Wray house where you can experience what a home in South Florida looked like in the 1930's. When I walked into the house, it was like stepping back in time. I enjoyed the old furniture and especially loved the kitchen!
On your way out, make sure to take advantage of the gift shop. There's something in there for everyone from home decor and children's items to candy and collectibles. Plenty of items are flamingo or animal themed. Scarlett got a mango ice cream bar that she refused to share!
My family very much enjoyed our visit to Flamingo Gardens and would highly recommend it to anyone who has never visited before. If you're looking for an exciting place to take the whole family to spend the day, Flamingo Gardens is waiting for your visit.
*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Flamingo Gardens for providing complimentary tickets in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.
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