Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden - Coral Gables, FL
N 25° 40.758 W 080° 16.465
17R E 572811 N 2840368
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, one of the world's preeminent botanic gardens,with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, tropical fruit trees, vines, and succulents.
Waymark Code: WM83DF
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2010
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Opened in 1938, the 83-acre garden is among the region's most popular visitor attractions and offers tours along with a variety of programs in environmental education, conservation and horticulture. An international leader in tropical plant conservation, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden plays an important part in preserving the biodiversity of the tropical environment.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1981. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an active member of Botanic Gardens Conservation International, the Center for Plant Conservation, the American Public Gardens Association, and many other botanical, horticultural and conservation organizations. Their mission is to save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. Fundamental to this task is inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world.
Enjoy the wonder that is Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. With its beautiful paths, vistas and outstanding exhibits, the garden provides every visitor with an unforgettable experience.
**Information for this waymark was gathered from the Fairchild Gardens website** (
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