Bluegreen Colorful Places

At Flamingo Gardens, visitors can walk through a bit of Florida history at the botanical gardens, citrus groves, and nature reserve. Of course, you can expect to see picturesque birds with long necks and orange-pink feathers, known as Flamingos, roaming the grounds of The Flamingo Gardens. But, there is so much more to see and do at this great South Florida attraction. The 60 acres of lush gardens showcase rare, exotic, and native plants in a majestic setting. Take an afternoon and stop by the outdoor park during your vacation to Bluegreen Solara Surfside. You will soon discover one of the best activities South Florida has to offer!

About The Flamingo Gardens

You can travel by foot through the Flamingo Gardens or pay a small fee and hop on a narrated tram tour that takes about a half-hour. Explore 3,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants, including orchids and ferns, along with 200-year-old oak trees, and 300 plus species of palm trees. In addition to the rare tropical plants, Flamingo Gardens also boasts an impressive collection of Florida birds and other tropical animals native to the area. Nature lovers flock to this attraction to view wading birds, river otters and bobcats and crocodiles. In fact, the 25,000 square foot Everglades aviary houses the largest collection of wading birds in the entire country!

Originally the property of Floyd L. and Jane Wray, Flamingo Gardens was a collection of citrus groves built in the early 1930’s. The location of the 320 acres of land was considered at that time the edge of the Florida Everglades. Flamingo Gardens houses endangered plant and bird species and cares for permanently injured native South Florida birds and animals. It functions as a non-profit wildlife sanctuary, and all moneys donated or expended during visits to the grounds go towards helping preserve and maintain the lives of these special creatures. The serene setting in the South Florida outdoors lends itself to a completely peaceful experience with nature, and one that you will not soon forget.

The Flamingo Gardens is just a half hour northwest of Solara Surfside. Read about Miami in Bloom for more tips on exploring the outdoors during your Miami vacation. To find out about other activities Miami has to offer, check out our Miami Travel Guide.