Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, Native botanical garden in Stock Island, Florida, United States.
The garden spans 15 acres featuring endangered flora, fauna, and three freshwater ponds connected by wide boardwalks and nature trails.
Founded in 1939 through the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, the garden initially covered 55 acres before reducing to its current size after World War II.
The garden maintains exhibits of Cuban Chugs, displaying various vessels that represent local maritime navigation methods across the Florida Keys region.
The garden welcomes visitors daily from 10 AM to 4 PM with admission fees of 10 dollars for adults and 7 dollars for seniors.
This garden stands as the sole frost-free subtropical natural conservation habitat with freshwater ponds in the continental United States.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1939
GPS coordinates: 24.57370,-81.74930
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:12
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