Top botanical gardens
Botanical GardenVizcaya Museum and Gardens
Botanical GardenZoo Miami
Botanical GardenBok Tower Gardens
Botanical GardenButterfly World
Botanical GardenMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
Botanical GardenMiami Beach Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Botanical GardenMcKee Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenNaples Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenJohn C. Gifford Arboretum
Botanical GardenMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Botanical GardenMontgomery Botanical Center
Botanical Gardens by county
All botanical gardens (33)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | Miami-Dade County | — | Little Havana | 8 |
| Zoo MiamiBiscayne | Miami-Dade County | — | South Miami Heights | 8 |
| Bok Tower Gardens | Polk County | 100 m | Lake Wales | 5 |
| Butterfly World | Broward County | — | Coconut Creek | 8 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota County | 9 m | Sarasota | 7 |
| Miami Beach Botanical Garden | Miami-Dade County | 1 m | Miami Beach | 8 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenBiscayne | Miami-Dade County | — | Pinecrest | 8 |
| McKee Botanical Garden | Indian River County | 13 m | Florida Ridge | 7 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Collier County | 4 m | East Naples | 6 |
| John C. Gifford Arboretum | Miami-Dade County | 4 m | Coral Gables | 9 |
| Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens | Palm Beach County | — | Kings Point | 7 |
| Montgomery Botanical CenterBiscayne | Miami-Dade County | 14 m | Pinecrest | 8 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach County | — | Palm Beach | 8 |
| Silver Springs | Marion County | — | Silver Springs | 5 |
| Fruit and Spice Park | Miami-Dade County | — | Naranja | 6 |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens | Orange County | — | Orlando | 8 |
| The Kampong | Miami-Dade County | — | Coconut Grove | 8 |
| Sarasota Jungle Gardens | Sarasota County | — | North Sarasota | 7 |
| Edison and Ford Winter Estates | Lee County | — | Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 7 |
| American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden | Palm Beach County | — | Kings Point | 7 |
| Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Alachua County | — | Gainesville | 5 |
| Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden | Monroe County | — | Stock Island | 6 |
| Mounts Botanical Garden | Palm Beach County | — | Haverhill | 7 |
| Heathcote Botanical Gardens | Saint Lucie County | — | Fort Pierce | 7 |
| Flamingo Gardens | Broward County | — | Southwest Ranches | 7 |
| Palma Sola Botanical ParkDe Soto | Manatee County | — | West Bradenton | 5 |
| Pinecrest GardensBiscayne | Miami-Dade County | — | Pinecrest | 8 |
| Sunken Gardens | Pinellas County | — | St. Petersburg | 7 |
| Arboretum of the University of Central Florida | Orange County | — | Alafaya | 7 |
| Hollis Garden | Polk County | — | Lakeland | 7 |
| Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens | Palm Beach County | — | Royal Palm Estates | 7 |
| Roji-en Japanese Gardens | Palm Beach County | — | Kings Point | 7 |
| Dunlawton Plantation and Sugar Mill | Volusia County | — | Port Orange | 7 |
Sky = estimated Bortle class (1 darkest – 9 brightest).
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How to photograph botanical gardens
Gardens are best on bright overcast days or early mornings when dew is fresh and the wind is calm.
- A macro lens or close-up filter opens a world of detail — try a shallow aperture against a soft background.
- Many gardens restrict tripods or charge for photography; check the rules before you go.
- Backlit petals glow; position yourself so the sun is behind the flower.
- Seasonal exhibits (orchids, tulips, cherry blossoms) draw crowds — arrive at opening.
- Kaleidoscopic and abstract images are great for flower close-ups — try the online kaleidoscope tool.
Season: Spring bulbs and blossoms, summer perennials and autumn color; glasshouses offer winter subjects.