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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