A Day at Naples Botanical Garden
Get outdoors to explore the natural beauty of Naples Botanical Garden, a haven for nature lovers and families alike. This captivating botanical paradise offers a wide range of family-friendly activities and outdoor adventures. Explore the highlights of a day at Naples Botanical Garden and discover the wonders that await you.
Walk Through Themed Gardens
Step into a world of breathtaking colors, scents, and textures as you wander through 170 acres of themed gardens that represent the culture, flora and fauna of the tropics. Delight in the vibrant Kapnick Brazilian Garden filled with bromeliads and orchids. Find peace in the tranquil Lea Asian Garden’s bamboo. Don’t forget the mesmerizing Water Garden, home to gorgeous water lilies. The Scott Florida Garden features winding pathways, a manmade waterfall and chickee huts, with an expansive view of the Preserve. Each area boasts unique plant collections that showcase the diversity of flora from around the globe.
Engage in Family-Friendly Fun
Naples Botanical Garden is the ideal destination for a family outing. Even the furry family members can attend on certain days and times each week (while leashed, of course)! Children can let their imaginations run wild with the W.O.N.D.E.R program. The program offers activity packets created by Garden educators to encourage families to Walk, Observe, Navigate, Draw, Explore and Read. W.O.N.D.E.R. programs run Wednesdays through Sundays starting at 10:30 a.m. with a new theme each month.
The Preserve
Guests can discover Florida as it once was through a walk through the Preserve. With 90 acres of Southwest Florida ecosystems that range from coastal scrub to marshes with a pond apple swamp, the diverse habitats showcase nearly 300 species of native plants and hundreds of animal species. There is a mile-long paved path that meanders along lakes, sandy trails and a boardwalk where native orchid species and other epiphytes can be seen amidst the forest canopy.
Workshops and Events
Expand your botanical and artistic knowledge by attending workshops and events offered at the Garden. Learn about sustainable gardening practices, floral arrangements, and various horticultural topics from experts. Stay updated with the garden's events calendar for exhibitions, cultural events, and seasonal displays that add an extra layer of wonder to your visit.
Fogg Café
The Fogg Café offers an immersive culinary experience with some of the best views of the Garden while dining. It continues to build its reputation as a culinary stop on Florida’s Paradise Coast with a seasonal menu that includes dishes inspired by the current exhibitions. The Café offers exceptional quality with moderate pricing in a fast casual setting perfect for the whole family.
Nearby Outdoor Adventures
Extend your adventure beyond the Garden's borders and explore nearby outdoor adventures. Experience the untamed beauty of the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands, the only subtropical preserve in North America and a designated World Heritage site. Explore the largest wetland ecosystem in the U.S. via ecotours that immerse you in the region's unique habitat. If you're a bird-watching enthusiast, don't miss the chance to visit one of the bird-watching hotspots of Florida’s Paradise Coast where you can spot a wide variety of migratory and resident species.
Naples Botanical Garden offers the young and young at heart an unforgettable day of communing with nature and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you're wandering through themed gardens, engaging in family-friendly activities, or enjoying a peaceful picnic amidst nature, the Garden provides a captivating experience for all.
For seasonal hours and other information, visit NaplesGarden.org.
