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Located in the heart of Coral Gables, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre botanic garden that is home to extensive collections of rare tropical plants such as cycads, palms, flowering trees, and vines. Established in 1936 by Robert H. Montgomery and opened to the public in 1938, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden focuses on preserving biodiversity and conserving tropical plants to avoid the extinction of species and their habitats. Located in Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, just south of Miami, the garden is surrounded by the Matheson Hammock Park and features several facilities, including a museum, a laboratory, a butterfly house, a learning center, and a conservation research facility. The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens also hosts art exhibits throughout the year.

10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156, Phone: 305-667-1651

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
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