Those only familiar with the common variety will be amazed and delighted with all the exotic variations including miniatures, trailers, Fantasy and Geneva violets, so come early for the best selection. The show includes educational displays, planting demonstrations and advice from the Violet Patch of South Florida.
Special Event discounted admission is $12 for adults, $5:50 for children 4-11, children under 4 are free.
It's a lovely way to spend Mothers Day, because mothers are free with one paid admission on Sunday and admission not only includes the event, but also the botanical and animal exhibits, live Wildlife Encounter Shows and historic Wray Home. Food and beverages are available. Parking is always free. A 20-minute narrated tour by tram through an additional 50-acres of citrus groves, wetlands, rainforest and native hammock is also available at extra cost.
Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary, South Florida’s 60-acre botanical and wildlife treasure. 3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie (between I-595 and Griffin Road). For more information, call 954-473-2955, email flamingoelk@hotmail.com or visit the website at http://www.flamingogardens.org/events.htm.
Official Website: http://www.flamingogardens.org
Added by flamingoelk on April 21, 2007