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Monday, August 10, 2015

Flamingo Gardens and Arboretum


Flamingo Gardens and Arboretum is located in Davies, Florida. It covers 60 acres, and contains citrus groves, subtropical forests, and plenty of flowery  gardens. One of the most interesting gardens is the Xeriscape garden. What's that, you ask? It's a garden that demonstrates the uses of various materials for a low maintenance, minimal irrigation garden. Those who don't exactly have a green thumb might appreciate this.

There's also a free-flight aviary and a lovely butterfly garden. Visitors can take a 1.5 mile narrated tram ride through the gardens and wetlands to see alligators, and of course, flamingos.


The gardens are open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The ticket box closes at 4:00 PM. Cost of admission is $19.95 for adults, and $12.95 for kids.
 

14 comments:

  1. I don't have a green thumb!
    Twenty bucks is a lot for a garden though.

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    1. It's a little on the pricey side, especially when there are so many great places that cost less, or are free.

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  2. sounds quite nice and with a tram ride, probably worth the price. (cheaper than Disney and the creatures are LIVE!)

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    1. Definitely cheaper than Disney, and less crowded!

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  3. I love alligators. So much cool texture.

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    1. Alligators are interesting to look at, but I wouldn't want one chasing me, or hunting me down!

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  4. I love the picture of the tree. The flamingos aren't bad either.

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    1. I liked the way the leaves looked against the tree.

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  5. Those flamingos look like they have eaten more than the usual amount of shrimp!

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    1. They're definitely on the orange side, aren't they?

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