Annual Orchid/Bromeliad Expo & Sale (Event Over)

Every year Easter weekend, April 11 & 12, brings the Orchid/Bromeliad Display & Sale to Flamingo Gardens from 9:30-4:30.  Superb orchids and bromeliads are available at fantastic prices direct from the growers along with supplies, expert advice and tips to make caring for the splendid blooms easy.  If you are new to orchids, the special presentation "Orchids for Beginners" in both English and Spanish will get you on your way to tending to these wonderful blooms which are easier to grow than you think. 

The Bunny visits, with treats while supplies last, from 9:30-12 for a photo opportunity with the children, so bring your camera for a keepsake photo. 

Admission is 1/2 price, only $8.50 for ages 12 and up, $4.25 for children 4-11.  Children under 4 are free.  The event is included in admission, as well as the botanical gardens, free-flight aviary with 43 species of birds, Birds of Prey exhibits including bald and golden eagles, owls and hawks.  The wildlife sanctuary also includes exhibits with flamingos, panthers, bobcats, otters, as well as alligators, tortoises and turtles.  Wildlife Encounter Shows are presented live at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30.  Tour historic 1930s Wray Home from 10-4.  The 20-minute narrated tour by tram, which runs on the hour from 11 to 4, is additional.  Food and beverages are available.  Visit the courtyard Gift Shop and Garden Shop.  Parking is free.

Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary is a 60-acre paradise with botanical gardens, which houses and cares for permanently injured native birds and animals, and provides education programs for school and camp children.  A not-for-profit organization, it is supported solely by admissions, proceeds from events, donations, visitor purchases and memberships.  Visit the gardens at 3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie, just 2 miles south of I-596 on Flamingo Road.  For more information call 954-473-2955 or visit www.flamingogardens.org and click on Upcoming Events.