Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden — a lush haven for native plants and wildlife. Photo courtesy of Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden.

Take a walk on the wild side, get your feet wet on a water adventure or enjoy the serenity of a cultivated garden. There’s no wrong way to experience nature in South Florida, home of the Everglades National Park—largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S.—and Everglades wetlands covering the region in an extended floodplain from Lake Okeechobee south.

Small wonder that even if your clients never set foot near the ocean or Gulf during their stay, they’ll be surrounded by water in South Florida, where inland waterways, canals and lakes saturate the land, providing placid settings for canoeing, kayaking and boating.

Heading south, way south, visitors will find that numerous parks and refuges protect the precious Keys ecosystem, including John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in the northernmost island of Key Largo; Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park near Islamorada; and on Big Pine Key, the Great White Heron Wildlife Refuge and the National Key Deer Refuge. 

In Key West, one also finds the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, which sits on 15.2 acres of native flora and fauna explored on boardwalks and nature trails. This is the nation’s only frost-free native plant botanical garden, with conservation habitats, three freshwater ponds and a plant nursery. Special events include the annual GardenFest in March, with guided tours, a children’s science corner and earth-based arts and crafts. 

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The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden

enthusiast, a curious traveler, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, the Garden offers something unforgettable at every turn. Bird lovers will be especially delighted, as the grounds are a well-known hotspot for birdwatching, offering countless opportunities to observe and connect with wildlife in its natural habitat.

Enjoy the freedom of 12 self-guided tours, designed to let you explore at your own pace. Bring your furry friends along to the Garden is proudly pet-friendly, making it the perfect outing for the whole family.

Open daily from 10am to 4pm, the Garden is conveniently located at 5210 College Road in Key West. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation and education, every visit helps support the preservation of this extraordinary natural space.

Reconnect with nature, discover something new, and experience the beauty of the tropics right here in Key West. Plan your visit today and explore upcoming events at keywest.garden.