Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, located in Coral Gables, Florida, is a premier 83-acre living collection dedicated to tropical plant conservation, education, and community engagement. As a leading botanical institution in South Florida, Fairchild serves as a center for native plant conservation through its Million Orchid Project, a native orchid reintroduction program designed to restore South Florida's endemic orchid species. The garden operates an extensive science and education department offering field trips, school programs, hands-on classes, and the award-winning Fairchild Challenge environmental science competition. Visitors and members can explore diverse plant collections including rare orchids, tropical fruit varieties, native coastal habitats, and pine rocklands while supporting conservation efforts through membership, donations, and participation in volunteer programs and special events.