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Botanical garden · Miami, Florida
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
A roughly 34-hectare botanical garden in Coral Gables dedicated to tropical plants, with one of the world’s major collections of palms and cycads, a patch of tropical rainforest, and a butterfly greenhouse.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden was founded in 1936 by accountant and plant collector Robert H. Montgomery on land near Biscayne Bay, and opened to the public in 1938. The name honors David Fairchild, a botanist and explorer who introduced thousands of useful plant species to the United States and was a friend of Montgomery.
The roughly 34 hectares contain lakes, lawns, and collections organized by plant groups. The palms and cycads are among the largest collections of their kind in the world; there is also a tropical rainforest area with waterfalls and Amazonian plants, and the Wings of the Tropics conservatory, where tropical butterflies fly freely among the plants.
The garden is also dedicated to research and conservation of the flora of southern Florida and the Caribbean. You can visit on foot along shaded paths or take a guided tram tour that gives an overview before exploring the areas you want to see.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 4 hours.
Best time
From November to April, when heat and humidity are lower; in the morning at any time of year.
How to get there
Located in Coral Gables, south of downtown Miami, near Biscayne Bay. The most practical access is by car or ride-hailing app; parking is available on site.
Tip
Start at the butterfly conservatory, which tends to get busier later in the day, and save the lakeside paths for afterward.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
What to see at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden?
The palm and cycad collections, the tropical rainforest area with waterfalls, and the Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory.
Where is Fairchild Garden?
In Coral Gables, south of downtown Miami, near Biscayne Bay.
How long does a visit to Fairchild take?
Between two and four hours, depending on your pace and the areas you choose to explore.