Florida Botanical Gardens451

The Florida Botanical Gardens encompass 160 acres, with 25 that are developed as tourable areas. The garden's collection includes an array of bromeliads, palms, and native Florida plants, including aquatics. The gardens also feature an herb demonstration garden, and a tropical fruit demonstration area, which features mango, papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, and a dozen varieties of banana. Visitors to the gardens - which are part of the Pinewood Cultural Park campus - can consult the website's What's In Bloom guide to find out when individual plants are at their peak. Free tours are available; reservations are required. Specialized tours can also be arranged for a small fee. Visitors touring the grounds can also see various kinds of wildlife; over 150 types of birds, mammals, and reptiles, including Bald Eagles, Gopher tortoises and Sherman Fox squirrels, have been spotted on the grounds. The garden grounds are completely handicap accessible.