Flamingo Gardens

Absolutely Fantastic! Thanks Laura, Hawk Lady, for your generosity and kindness in giving us a tour and showing us a beautiful time and place. Flamingo Gardens was a Major Blessing, and turning Point in my Life. It was a really special experience. Laura and the crew does a wonderful job! I have lived here in Florida for over twenty years and did not know about Flamingo Gardens. You see, God saved the experience for a time in my Life, when it would have the greatest impact. Many of you who follow my reviews are sure to understand. This was a very special experience and meaningful day.

Lovely place for a peaceful stroll with our little one. The ambience is great — calm, green, and relaxing. A nice spot to enjoy nature and spend some quality family time. Would definitely recommend for a laid-back outing!

Flamingo Gardens is a gem in Davie, Florida and a perfect place to spend a relaxing day outdoors. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with plenty of shaded pathways that make exploring comfortable even on a hot day. One of the highlights was the butterfly sanctuary—peaceful, colorful, and full of life. We also loved seeing the flamingos up close and watching the playful otters. While the resident bobcat and bear were napping during our visit, it was still fun to spot them in their enclosures. The gardens offer a great mix of wildlife and botanical beauty, and there’s a calm, laid-back atmosphere that makes it enjoyable for all ages. We also appreciated the food selection—surprisingly good for a nature park! Lunch was tasty and hit the spot after walking the grounds. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area—Flamingo Gardens is a great way to connect with nature and enjoy a peaceful day outside.

The grounds were beautiful, I loved all the species of plants and animals. It was great to see active animals in their enclosures. ( usually captive animals will appear sedated to me) There were many species of animals from birds, otters, gator, bobcats, and a black bear. There are snacks available. The tram tour was interesting as well. The glass sculptures also were a gorgeous addition. The feeding of the flamingos was an excellent experience!

We went to Flamingo Gardens this morning, it was already getting hot, but there is a lot of shade in the park. We took the 20 minute tram ride to tour half of the gardens. This is a great place to see many animals walk in tropical gardens tour the museum and visit the gift shop. I highly recommend Flamingo Gardens as your next venture!

I've been there twice, and I would go back again. Very relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful vegetation and lots of rescue animals that are well taken care of! Animal enclosures are all very well maintained 🌟 There are lots of peacocks walking around. I would recommend this place whether you come with a friend or family.

Flamingo Gardens is a must-visit destination! We had an excellent time exploring the many interesting exhibits, and the tram tour provided a wonderful overview of the entire park. It was a fun and beautiful afternoon, and I highly recommend visiting Flamingo Gardens to anyone looking for a great outdoor experience. The gardens and wildlife are truly stunning, and there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Great place to walk around with or without kids and it is closer to a small zoo than a garden. There are There are tons of free roaming ibis and peacocks wandering around the whole park. The animal presentation was fun, educational, and relatively short. I especially enjoyed the waterbird aviary, which was larger than I was expecting. If you like pelicans, you are in luck. There were a number of them with the other birds. The butterfly garden was also enjoyable, and they do stop there during the tram tour if you don't want to walk all the way to the other side of the park. The food available was just standard park food ( sandwiches, hotdogs, pizza, etc.), but wasn't too overpriced. You could probably spend 1 1/2 hour (if you just want to see the animals and the presentation) or about 4 hours (if you want to walk all the paths and see every presentation/ tour available).

If you're in the area and have a few hours to while away, come in to relax and enjoy the thousands of specimens of plants, trees, flowers. Animals that have been rescued and in the process of rehabilitation are displayed throughout as well. Some that cannot return to the wild, have become permanent residents, including a Florida panther. Various talks about animals happen every couple of hours to educate you and provide context for your visit. There is a tram that gives a tour of the property and shows the expansion of what was once an orchard. About 20 of the 40 acre park are available to explore and you can easily spend 2-3 hours enjoying the quiet and peacefulness. If you're hungry there are a couple of options for some faire-Americana. And cool drinks and ice cream treats. As you enter and leave, there is an expansive gift shop that will help commemorate your visit. Well worth the $24- for adults and the $17 for kids. A very relaxing and educational trip for sure.

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My Well, no lions, tigers or bears but they do have an vast array of birds that you can observe closely through tropically covered walkable paths. Plenty of parking near the entrance and a large gift shop with tropical paradise merchandise. Been here at night for a Christmas festival where all the paths are lit up. FYI do not stand too long under the trees or risk white droppings. Went here today to get a quote for a party with fifty people. The party rep was not on property but the employee provided me with a pamphlet with an info phone number, only answering machine at this point. They have a 3000sq ft BBQ Pavilion also a smaller interior building. Wedding receptions up to 250 guests for $4000 for six hours. The only negative is outside catering is not allowed and difficult to contact the rep.

This was such a beautiful and calming place to spend an afternoon. Flamingo Gardens is a lovely Florida treasure that more people should visit. Expansive grounds, a lot of wildlife, and a wonderful butterfly garden, you'll have an amazing time here.

My family and I had a blast here! There was a flamingo & otter feeding and other shows available with the purchase of your ticket. Take the tram ride that comes every half hour, they will lead you through the botanical garden and bring you to the butterfly house. They also had flamingo food for $1 a pack, so you can let the flamingos eat out of your hand. Make sure to not feel the peacocks and only the flamingos.

We are annual passholders once again this year. This place offers so much education, nature and service based mentality to help animals in need. We loved the Dino exhibit this year and even the holiday lights that we saw during daytime. Be sure to take the train ride!!!!! The amount of knowledge you receive on this short ride about plants, animals and history is amazing. Our family came in town and the older kids loved learning fun facts about all the plants that thrive in Florida's humid climate. Be sure to attend one of the wildlife encounters! We learned all about skunks, alligators and hawks. Did you know alligators have geo tracking for where they receive food (hunted or given)? NEVER feed an alligator unless you want to see them again everyday! Highly recommend a visit here.

Amazing park! If we had more time, we'd still be there! Second stop in Miami and highly recommend. Clean, animals well taken care of and a great gift shop!

The employees seemed very happy to be there and help you with the check in process. Might have been some volunteers there as well but they seemed eager to help. Beautiful scenery. There's a tram tour that runs every 30min and that was very educational. You can tell it's geared towards families and children

Flamingo Gardens in Davie was our first excursion during our first visit to Florida on June 4, 2024. I put my AAA membership to use with the purchase of an online adult ticket ($19.20) and two child tickets ($13.60 each). The gardens were well-maintained and mostly clean. We picked up some random pieces of trash in various places. The favorite animals either homed in an enclosure or roaming free on the grounds included but were not limited to: Black bear, butterflies, (feral) cats, flamingos, ibis, iguanas, panther, & peacocks. There were beautiful murals near gallery which we skipped as it didn't seem like much. Two volunteer docents in the Wray Home Museum were delighted to share their insight pertaining to the history of the property. My daughters, ages 9 & 10, have been referring to this botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary as one of their favorite places during our Florida vacation. Highly recommend.

We live in Jacksonville and we were visiting the Fort Lauderdale area for a week and found Flamingo Gardens. Today is Mother's Day and my wife and I had an amazing time. Wow this garden is amazing! Love all the tropical plants and animals they have. The Flamingo Garden food truck by the tram area was really good and reasonably priced. Highly recommended you visit this garden when you're in the area. It took us about 3 to 4 hours to comfortably walk the garden.

This place is massive!! It's called Flamingo Gardens but flamingos are a small part of it (a little disappointing but we got over it QUICK). We loved all the dinosaurs scattered throughout the park, very cool! You can buy food to feed the birds which was such a hit with the kids. Make sure you do the tram ride! It was awesome, informative, and very cool to see just how expensive the sanctuary is. We will definitely be back the next time we visit.

We went here the other evening to visit their holiday light set up. It was incredibly cute and our son enjoyed himself seeing the birds that were present. The smores section was a nice holiday touch. Try to go early if you're going because wow, the crowds were beyond by the time we were ready to leave. We kind of felt like we had to race out of there. Hopefully more grounds will be opened to the public next year to offer more space or less allowed in the time slots booked. I would go again for my son to enjoy

It is a small but manageable garden with lots to do and see. Many Florida animals and birds as well as flora and fauna. And while it is not splashy like many Florida amusement areas, this one really convers all the bases at a reasonable price. Don't miss the Wild Adventure. The presenters are amusing and knowledgeable. I have to give a shout out to Oliva, who stole the show with her funny banter backed by deep expertise that comes out during question time. Lunches are limited. Smart visitors bring a snack.

This was such a great experience although I am terrified of birds. We got to feed the flamingos and did not get the see the entire botanical gardens as it is 63 acres. I only give it 4 stars because the tickets were $24 per person and I thought that was a bit pricey. If it was $15 perfect, but I understand the times have changed. This is definitely something anyone can do especially if you have out of town visitors.

My mom and I have never been here and wow! We were both super impressed. The grounds and flowers are STUNNING. There's over 100 wild peacocks that live here, including 2 albinos! There's a whole bird area with a talk and show, along with river otters that include feeding and a talk. There's also a tram that runs every half hour and takes you to see more of the gorgeous grounds including a butterfly garden. There are multiple places to eat and a really cool gift shop, as well as an old house to tour of the original owners. Really cool history too! There's also lots of trees and shaded areas, but try to go before it gets too hot!! Highly recommend and would love to return!

We had a very packed day and this was a great place to stop by! You can take your time and walk through all of the different sections if you have time or just walk through quickly to view the animals if you are on a time crush! It's all at your own pace! At the entry, there was a gift shop! Parking is also free! They had some exotic birds as one of the first exhibits, including a toucan! The flamingos were definitely my favorite part and the wild roaming peacocks was a close second! It was so cool seeing both birds very close up! The flamingo area didn't smell too great when we went but it was a great sight to see! There were a mix of bright pink and light pink Flamingos! We went on a very hot day and the whole thing involves walking outside, so bring lots of sunscreen! There were also white iguana's everywhere and baby alligators too! They also have scheduled bird shows at specific times! We couldn't make it to the shows and some of the exhibits were under construction, but overall it was a great experience!

What a wonderful place to visit right in Davie! Truly such a haven for lush plants, exotic wildlife, and beautiful walking paths. This will definitely be a place I take friends & family who come to visit. It's family-friendly and such a fun experience! I loved watching all of the animals and I was surprised how big the gardens were. I highly suggest going. It's perfect for all ages!

Worth the time and money IMO. Surprisingly, there were far fewer flamingos than I was expecting but I was pleasantly surprised by all the beautiful scenery. This is a large botanical garden made very accessible by a handicap accessible tram that will take you around the grounds while a member of staff narrates your visit. Turns out all the animals here are either being rehabbed or have been domesticated and can't be released back into the wild. This was a great way to spend a couple hours walking around.

This was such a beautiful experience! The animals here were very well taken care of, the enclosures were clean and safe, and the gardens were magnificent! So many gorgeous birds, alligators, otters, butterflies, and more :) I was also very impressed by the exceptional customer service! Thank you so much for leaving us with the best impression one could possibly have!

First time visiting and it was a beautiful place to visit. There is an entrance fee. Parking is free. You can buy food pellets to feed the Flamingos. They have a variety of plants of trees. They refuge animals that can not be in the wild, so you will see Hawks, Alligators, Bear, Sea Otters, among others. The lunch spot is next to Flamingos, so you can enjoy your meal while watching them. There are quite a few peacocks as well roaming the gardens. They have a tram as well that takes you to other parts if you don't want to walk. They have a butterfly observatory, which is nice to see. Overall, it was a good experience if you have good weather to take a stroll and enjoy nature.

Being someone that does not support zoos and appreciates the rehabilitation and saving animals, I really enjoyed the experience. The property is very clean and the map provided is semi helpful, maybe marking where the Lego animals are on the map would have helped direct me better! I wish the animals stories were posted somewhere and I really wish there was a better viewing area for the flamingos. I did love seeing the peacocks running free! I understand this is not an inexpensive venture but I feel the cost was a little much, especially for a family or large group. But overall definitely a great experience!

Great way to spend an afternoon. Beautiful gardens and wildlife. The peacocks were everywhere and so pretty.

Beautiful place and very well kept! But it is $25/adult to get in. Kid friendly with lots of interactive signs/photo opportunities.

This place is a hidden gem! Great for adults, children and those in-between. The animals and gardens were amazing. Please go here, donate money, support the staff and cause. We had a tour from a 6th grade boy in the habitat and he was so knowledgeable of all the animals as a volunteer. As two teachers, we were very impressed!

Great place to come for the holidays. You can enjoy the beautiful animals during the day and at night you get an amazing light s all through the park. Plies you get to try on some delicious snacks with Christmas a spirit.

An amazing way to spend a day. Doubles as a botanical garden and animal rehab. Awesome animals to see and great variety of birds and plants to see!

3750 South Flamingo Road David ,Fl Turn May 9,2023 Tuesday 10 am 2 persons Today they were fixing the flamingo area so the birds were elsewhere as well as the bear and some other animals . Admissions was reduced due to these exhibit being closed. Instead of paying 22.00 it was 16.00 We spent the afternoon walking and looking at beautiful plants . The trolley was free and the ride can be caught every half hour , super informative . I also enjoyed the the museum . This location can be used for a wedding venue as well . Come check it out , it's a lovely garden .

This is a great place to spend the afternoon to see all kinds of native plants and animals. You can buy food for the flamingos for one dollar. There are many paths, plants and animals to discover. The guides are fantastic and well trained.

I'm a lover of flamingos and this did not disappoint!! Aside from the beautiful flamboyance there was a wide range of other wildlife. Many more animals than I expected! All animals seemed content and had nice dwellings. The layout was great and wound you around the beautiful gardens. The workers and volunteers were helpful. Although it's hot out in Florida, you can get a nice break in the gift shop, which is very well stocked with fun flamingo finds! They also had fruit slushy smoothies at the cafe that were delicious. Great day trip and worth the price.

It was my first time visiting and I loved everything about it! I love animals and I love to see them being taken care of! All of the animals they have are taken care of as they cannot live in the wild. You do have to pay to go in, but parking is free. There are peacocks that run free and it is truly a beautiful park! Lots of animals to see and you are given a map to better navigate through! It truly is a hidden gem and I am glad I visited.

Me, my baby girl, and Nana (what she calls her grandma) came here to check out the dinosaurs and rest of the amazing things they have here! We saw lots of animals! Even got so have some up close interactions. She loved ever bit of it! We got some good walking in and we left just before the rain came down. I took lots of photos! If you're ever nearby, it's definitely worth a visit!

"Almost as good as Disney World!" - my 8 year old We have an AHS membership and live nearby so we decided to spend our NYE here with our daughter. Turns out we'll probably be here every weekend, because she had such a good time. As we were leaving she said it was "one of the best days ever that wasn't at Disney World" and that it was "almost just as good as Disney World". High praise from a family of Disney pass holders!

I've been going here since I was a little girl, we used to get so much with my dad. This place is nostalgic for me. Took my mom recently for her birthday to see the butterfly conservatory and it was such a fun day. We fed flamingos, took a fun tram ride, had lunch. It's a must.

Was expecting another cheesy money grabbing animal petting zoo experience and was pleasantly surprised. Came with my 10 year old nephew who is a fan of this place. Enter through a gift shop. Senior discount--yay! The premises are beautifully landscaped with many old trees so plenty of shade. You can take a little tram around the park. They have educational demonstrations every few hours. The person giving the demo was excellent and made a very interesting presentation with a baby alligator, a python, and other animals. On the grounds are hundreds of birds, especially flamingoes and peacocks which are pretty spectacular. Birds of prey including owls, bald and golden eagles, and other raptors are in large sized enclosures. There's a bear, panther, otters, turtles, and a bobcat. All the enclosures are clean and attractive. My understanding is that the birds/animals are injured somehow, or were pets, and cannot live on their own in the wild. There's a reasonably priced snack shop with sandwiches and salads etc. Free parking.

This place is perfect for the family! I brought my Mom and we spent about 2 hours walking around and enjoying the scenery and nature. So many nature sights and sounds to enjoy. The guided tram tour is full of education. One of the best parts is there is a lot of shade so walking around isn't too bad! I will definitely bring more family back to enjoy this south Florida gem.

This place is so incredible! For only $20/person you have access to flamingos, turtles, all types of birds (bald eagles and hawks included), otters (!!!), gators and more. This is a sanctuary and not a zoo so all of these animals are here for rehabilitation or to re-populate endangered species. I really enjoyed the tram tour (shoutout to Enrique for providing a ton of fantastic information about the gardens history) and the wildlife encounter was so fun. Marisela was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. You can also walk the tram trail. The tram tour takes a little under 30 minutes. My favorite part had to be the otter zone. Watching otters swim, play, and lounge in the sun was such a highlight. I can't wait to visit again. I recommended coming in the Florida "winter" months to take advantage of the cooler temps and sunny skies.

I am visiting from Texas and was very impressed! This is a stunning place to see all of the botanical gardens and animals. I especially loved all of the birds, some even talking to you! Everyone was very friendly and very nice facilities. It was great fun feeding the birds and Koi. My one request would be that the people there look more into requesting help from the local shelter for the FREE Trap and Release programs to help decrease the cat population/stop increased breeding. Some had their ears tipped (already altered) but many did not. We spoke to someone that was feeding the cats and they said they work with the cat program at the shelter and have volunteers that would be more than happy to help!

Was able to get a discount off of our tickets thanks to my AAA membership. Had a lovely family day at Flamingo Gardens in the afternoon. If you plan to eat there be careful of the ducks that will likely follow you around. They can be pretty aggressive.

Visited on a quiet Saturday. A simple, walkable sanctuary for abandoned and injured animals and beautiful flora. Most native flora and fauna but some non-native reflecting their role as a sanctuary. Fauna - an abandoned bear, panthers, otters, iconic pink flamingos, toucans, tortoises, alligators, and numerous show-off peacocks. Flora - cypress, pines, non-native orchids and bamboo along the winding paths. Food huts and main ticket office and gift shop manned by helpful people. Good place to spend two-three hours.

Found this attraction on a Miami things to do IG page...so glad I did! I love this type of stuff! From when you first arrive, the vibe was very inviting and you can see the grounds were very kept. I missed the 'animal exhibit' but was still able to do the self guided tour. So many birds that sing :) it was very serene even with all of the nature sounds. Because I took the long way around unknowingly, I didn't get to see the black panther and the bear (use the map people). But I saw so many beautiful peacocks, the butterfly conservatory, bobcat and of course the majestic flamingos. All of the animals seem well taken care of (sanctuary, not a zoo). This is perfect for family, date or solo outings. Nice adventure that will take about 1 1/2 hr out of your day

I spent a few hours roaming around the Flamingo Gardens this AM and honestly loved it. It was an easy drive from the airport and I pre-purchased my tickets online the day before for an hour entry time. I took part in almost everything you could do there and spent 2.5 hours so I feel like 2-3 hours is plenty of time. A friendly gal helped me out and scanned my QR as soon as I arrived and provided a map. I was lucky to walk right up and catch a departing tram and rode it to the newly opened butterfly enclosure area and then walked back to the front (that took about 15-20 minutes with stopping to take photos along the way). I toured the old historic home, saw plenty of ostriches trying to mate showing their full plumes, and saw the aviary, and birds of prey exhibits. The gift shop is small but had some cute items inside and parking was super easy nearby with a close overflow lot just in case. The flamingoes were beautiful and I really enjoyed seeing people feed them. You can spend a few dollars and feed them for a while if you choose, that was neat.

Great place to experience Florida like it was in the 1930s. Flamingo Gardens started as a weekend home that expanded to a botanical garden and orange grove owned by the Wray Family. At one point, they owned the largest orange grove in South Florida. Interesting to learn about the original fruit stand. Today, it is nice to able to visit the botanical collections of rare and unusual tropical plants and fruit trees collected from around the world. Tour the original Wray Home to imagine living in a farm home almost a hundred years ago without air conditioning in the hot summers. So cute staged for the holidays. Ask the docent for a guided tour to learn more. Loved the Everglades aviary. So many different types of birds, including white pelicans, wood storks, brown pelicans, great blue herons, great egrets, snowy egrets, anhingas, and double-crested cormorants, to see. The bird of prey exhibit includes bald eagles, golden eagles, and owls. Enjoy the peacocks roaming the property. If you are lucky, you may even see a white (albino) peacock. Watch the zookeepers show to learn who has been naughty or nice. Take the tram to visit the acres and acres filled with moss covered 200-year-old Southern live oaks, palms, mango trees and aloe plants. Fun to see Egyptian geese and turtles enjoying the pond. Stop to see American black bears, otters, alligators, bobcats and Florida panthers. Interesting to meet the person who rescued the Florida Panther and how the panther remembered and kept searching for the man who saved him. And, of course, there are many, many pink flamingos. Nice place to spend a morning or afternoon. American Horticultural Society reciprocity pass is accepted. Plenty of parking available. Bring an umbrella or raincoat and some bug spray. Enter through the gift shop. Nice to see a menorah nestled amongst all the Christmas lights.

My GF and I had an amazing time coming here and it's been ages since I last set foot inside this beautiful setting I had to bring my camera to take some amazing photos! I was amazed to learn about the history of the land and that it's now a habitat for injured animals. It was also really interesting to learn about the original owners of the land and we got to walk and see their home which has been kept and restored. Really takes you back in time! Peacocks and peahens (the term to call a female peacock) roam the ground freely and some are not afraid of humans and get really close. My favorite was the otter enclosure, it was really cute seeing the otters play in the pool. We also got to ride the trolley and see more of the whole area, its mostly full of vegetaion but still amazing nonetheless.

Beautiful gardens....was a great experience. The staff was great everyone was so inviting and answering all the questions we had to ask.

I really don't like to write bad reviews but sometimes it's so bad that you have to let others know. The staff is rude, the place seems run down and it's dirty. I don't ever intend on a return visit. I do hope that they get better staff because it has tons of potential.

We came here a little after 1pm on a Sunday. We made reservations online the day before and took advantage of the AAA discount. The parking was easy but they were renovating a building near the entrance. You enter first through the gift shop where you can also purchase entry tickets as well as food for the birds. Eash small bag of food was a dollar. We learned the park started as an orange grove with the Wray family about 1930 and comprises 60 acres. We entered the gardens through the back of the gift shop. There are a lot of hard surface trails to walk throughout the gardens with many tropical and subtropical plants and animals, mostly birds. We toured the original Wray home which is a museum on the property and staged as it would have been in the 1930s. We also took a tram ride through additional more remote areas of the sanctuary. The tour was enjoyable and informative and overall it was a good experience. We appreciated the fact we could walk around at our own pace and feel the entry fee was very, very reasonable.

Finally got to check out Flamingo Gardens today and I defintely have mixed feelings about it. I've heard a lot of good things about Flamingo Gardens before and was even more excited when I looked at the map and saw they had more Florida wildlife. Unfortunately a lot of the exhibits were empty, while others the animals were hidden in deep in the enclosure. It was a bit disappointing but I can't fault the animals. I did however really enjoy the free roaming peacocks and other birds along with walking along the greenery. Overall it wasn't a terrible time and would consider coming back earlier in the day as I might have some better luck.

This is a great way to spend a few hours. Do take the tram ride to see all the outer gardens. flamingo, TONS of peacocks and other birds/ animals. Staff/volunteers are friendly. Take a tour of the old Florida house, stepping back in time. Do NOT touch the birds or cats though.

It was okay, nice enough but the bird poop everywhere by their snack stand is gross, and we were afraid to touch anything. The animals and plant are nice. It looks a bit run down tbh.

Such a lovey sanctuary! I recently visited for Valentine's Day and it was such a beautiful experience. Very affordable. The butterfly garden was my favorite! The orchids, flamingos, and peacocks were absolutely gorgeous!