Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Activity Overview

The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre botanical garden located in Miami, Florida. The garden first opened in 1938 and is named after David Fairchild, a famous American botanist who introduced over 200,000 exotic plant species to the United States, including important varieties of crops like wheat, nectarines, pistachios, and soybeans.

If you're looking for a family-friendly place where you can spend the day enjoying the great outdoors and learning about nature, consider a visit to the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden! In addition to its fascinating plant species, it features a butterfly exhibit, a sculpture garden, nature exhibits, a tram, two restaurants, and many other fun attractions.

Things to Do

• Go on the free 45-minute tram tour. An expert guide will tell you about the history of the garden and teach you all about the plants during your ride. If you have any questions, just ask!
• Visit the Wings of the Tropics exhibit, where you can walk through a conservatory filled with hundreds of beautiful butterflies living in a habitat with orchids and other tropical plants.
• Explore the rainforest, smell exotic fruit in the Tropical Fruit Pavilion, and view the interesting plants in the Spiny Forest of Madagascar.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Insider Tips

• Check out an Education Adventure Backpack from the admission desk when you arrive to have fun as a family while you use the garden's self-guided learning experience.
• Take part in the garden's Let's Explore at Fairchild (LEAF) program, which helps to make sure your kids learn about nature and have fun during your visit. They'll be able to play science-themed games, do crafts, help with planting, and do fun worksheets as they visit a variety of activity stations.
• Bring along insect repellent in order to keep the whole family free of bug bites! It's also a good idea to bring sunscreen, hats, and water bottles along, especially in the summertime.