Flamingo Gardens Education Department is not just about plants! 
We have many types of field trip programs for students, campers and other groups.

Our programs grow right along with the 25,000 children visiting each year.
We offer a unique opportunity to observe and learn about trees, plants, birds, wildlife and nature using a hands-on approach in our beautiful South Florida environment.

It is our mission to foster
curiosity, appreciation and respect for Nature in children,
while they have fun discovering the world around them.

All field trips include a narrated tour by tram through the park, and
visits to the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary
with native birds and Alligator, Flamingo, Bobcat and Panther Exhibits.

Garden Adventure

A Garden Adventure A 1 1/2 hour field trip open to all age groups, including an introduction to the beautiful flora and fauna of Flamingo Gardens, as well as an encounter with some of Florida's most beautiful native birds and animals in their habitats. The class, led by our experienced staff, includes an educational guided tour through our botanical gardens and Free-flight Aviary, a narrated tour by tram through wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats, a stop at our Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary to observe alligator, flamingo, otter, bobcat and panther exhibits. Minimum 15 students, $6 per student, one complimentary teacher or chaperone for every 10 paid students, additional chaperones $10 each. Click here to view and print Garden Adventure flyer and additional information.

Wildlife Encounter The Wildlife Encounter & Wildlife Encounter Plus Two different ways to experience it! Both programs are designed to educate students about Florida wildlife and the environment, featuring birds of prey, reptiles and native mammals. The relationship between animals and their environment is emphasized along with discussions about habitats and current environmental issues effecting Florida's wildlife and what students can do to help. Children and animals have a natural affinity for each other. These programs use that interest to expand knowledge and motivate children to care about the environment. Click here to view and print Wildlife Encounter flyer and additional information.

The Wildlife Encounter is a 2 hour program including an educational guided tour of our Free-flight Aviary to observe Florida's water and shore birds in their natural wetlands habitat, a visit to our Birds of Prey Center, a narrated tour by tram through wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats, and an in-depth visit to our Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary to observe alligator, flamingo, otter, bobcat and panther exhibits. Minimum 15 students, $7 per student, one complimentary teacher or chaperone for every 10 paid students, additional chaperones $10 each.

Wildlife Encounter Plus is a 2 1/2 hour program including all the activities above, plus a live presentation by our Animal Care staff featuring Florida native wildlife. Minimum 30 students, $8 per student, one complimentary teacher or chaperone for every 10 paid students, additional chaperones $10 each.

Green Machine The Green Machine An educational, informative and fun 2 hour class for Pre-K to Grade 4 focuses on the beauty and importance of South Florida's plant kingdom. Escorted by our experienced staff, the Green Machine includes potting a small plant to take home, a Garden collecting expedition, a narrated tour by tram through wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats, and a stop at our Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary to observe alligator, flamingo, otter, bobcat and panther exhibits. Grades 2 through 4 tour our Free-flight Aviary. An educational puppet show is presented for Pre-K and Grade 1. Minimum 15 students, $7 per student, one complimentary chaperone or teacher for every 10 paid students, additional chaperones $10 each. Click here to view and print Green Machine flyer and additional information.

Gardens & Galaxies

Experience stargazing at Buehler Planetarium and the beauty of nature at Flamingo Gardens. The first stop is the Buehler Planetarium with a choice of programs to introduce students to the splendor of the night sky, our Solar System and the marvelous depths of outer space. After a short bus ride to Flamingo Gardens, enjoy your lunch amidst tropical splendor (seating must be reserved in advance). After lunch, observe fabulous water and wading birds in the Free-flight Aviary, enjoy a stop at our Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary with alligator, flamingo, otter, bobcat and panther exhibits. End the special field trip with a tour by tram through wetlands, rainforest and native hammock habitats. Due to seating requirements of the Planetarium, this trip is limited to groups of 40-101, $7.50 per student, one complimentary teacher or chaperone for every 10 paid students, additional chaperones $10 each.
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Flamingo Gardens also offers ongoing adult classes.
Click on Adult Workshops or call for more information.

All prices subject to change without notice, except with a signed confirmation.