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				FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN is one of the world's 
				preeminent botanic gardens, with extensive collections of rare 
				tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and 
				vines. Established in 1938, the 83-acre garden is among the 
				region's most popular visitor attractions and offers a variety 
				of programs in environmental education, conservation and 
				horticulture. An international leader in tropical plant 
				research, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden plays an important 
				part in preserving the biodiversity of the tropical environment.
				 Accredited by the 
				American Association of Museums since 1981, Fairchild Tropical 
				Botanic Garden is an active member of Botanic Gardens 
				Conservation International, the Center for Plant Conservation, 
				the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, and 
				many other botanical, horticultural and conservation 
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