Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Tropical botanical garden in Coral Gables, Florida, United States.
The 83-acre garden contains collections of rare tropical plants, including cycads, flowering trees, vines, and tropical fruit specimens across multiple exhibits.
Dr. David Fairchild established this garden in 1938 after spending decades traveling worldwide to collect plant specimens for the United States Department of Agriculture.
The garden maintains partnerships with botanical institutions worldwide and conducts research programs focusing on tropical plant conservation and biodiversity preservation.
The garden offers guided tram tours, walking paths, a cafe, a gift shop, and specialized areas such as the Wings of the Tropics butterfly house.
The garden houses the largest palm collection in the continental United States, featuring over 450 species spread throughout the property.
Location: Florida
Website: http://fairchildgarden.org
GPS coordinates: 25.67870,-80.27370
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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