Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables

Loved this place just wished we had more time here. We arrived late so only had a couple of hours which was nowhere enough. The place is vast with so many interesting plants & trees all laid out really well. We saw an alligator basking in the sunshine on the grass as we were driven around part of the area around the lakes by a knowledgeable gentleman. The butterfly house was amazing, so many beautiful colours & you had to be careful where you walked as not to tread on the butterflies. This also had some insect houses, I've never seen such a big stick insect! There are refreshments available & a shop but we didn't have time for either which was a great shame. All in all a great place to visit for all the family.

My favorite place to relax and disconnect from the daily activities. I love to spend the mornings at Fairchild. I feel connected with nature while observing the different species of plant and animals that surround this area. The place is well maintained and clean. The stuff are polite and very helpful. The cafeteria offers a unique variety of snacks at a reasonable price. It is a great place to show the kids the extraordinary in nature and to share with them a great quality time. I highly recommend this Garden.