Flamingo Gardens, Davie, FL Videos

With the 5k Walk in the Wild just a 1.5 weeks away, Pepper is training hard! It’s not too late to join her by registering here: https://go.rallyup.com/c/2024-walk-in-the-wild-registration Can’t walk? You can support her fundraising for our injured wildlife by making a donation here: https://go.rallyup.com/9fcc84/t/peppersteppers/Members/Details #5KWalk #WalkInTheWild #FlamingoGardens

Flamingo Gardens accepted many birds evacuated from Peace River Wildlife Center - PRWC which was hit by both hurricanes Helene and Milton. With huge assistance from our collaboration partner, The Pet Project FL, who donated transport, we will care for these beautiful native animals until they can be safely returned. Please donate to support Flamingo Gardens' efforts to help #MakeADifference and consider supporting these other wonderful animal welfare charities as they recover from the storms. #MakeADifferenceMonday #FlamingoGardens #ThePetProjectFL #PeaceRiverWildlifeCenter

Flamingo Gardens' Harvest Festival starts Oct. 5!
Only two weeks unti the start of Flamingo Gardens' Harvest Festival, held each weekend in October! Celebrate the arrival of fall in South Florida with Harvest Festival weekends. Each weekend is themed and features: • Hayrides • Farm Animal Encounters • Costume Contests & Candy Giveaway • Fall Photo Opportunities • Pony Rides • Themed Entertainment October 5 & 6: Pirates Weekend Live interactive Pirate encampment on the Wray Lawn with fun family activities all day! October 12 & 13: Pirates Return!! Back by popular demand! Pirates re-invade Flamingo Gardens for another swashbucklin’ weekend! October 19 & 20: Día De Los Muertos Weekend Celebrate the ‘Day of the Dead’ with live entertainment by Mexicanisimo Mariachis and complimentary face painting! October 26 & 27: Halloween Party Weekend! Tickets and more information at: https://flamingogardens.org/events-calendar/harvest-festival/

It’s feeding time for the alligators and Elvis sure loves his snacks! 🐊 American Alligators play an important role in balancing the South Florida ecosystem, and here at Flamingo Gardens, we’re proud to give both Elvis and Priscilla a safe home. #WildlifeWednesday

Opening September 28, 2024 in the Gallery, "Rewild Florida – The Art of Stephanie McMillan" is an exhibit of drawings of South Florida plants and wildlife by Fort Lauderdale artist Stephanie McMillan. Her art portrays iconic species such as the Florida panther, manatee, and alligator, as well as less widely appreciated species like the spiny orb weaver, larraflower, and the ring-neck snake. More at: https://flamingogardens.org/events-calendar/rewild-florida/

These 4 red-bellied woodpeckers came to us at just 2 weeks old after their nest was accidentally cut down. After weeks of dedicated care at Flamingo Gardens, they were ready to be released back into the wild. #WidlifeWednesday

Moments like this make all the hard work worthwhile. This year, we received a few killdeer eggs, and although we couldn’t see through them with a candler, we put them in an incubator. Lo and behold, we were surprised when they hatched! Three months later, and with zero human imprint, we set this survivor free! He did a great job flying and ate immediately after release. #WildlifeWednesday #FlamingoGardens

Dinos After Dark is August 23. Bring your flashlight for a Dino Safari at 7:30pm and bring a lawn chair to watch Jurassic Park on the Wray Lawn at 8:30pm. Advance tickets required at: https://flamingogardens.org/events-calendar/dinos-after-dark/

It’s breakfast time, and our flamingos are chowing down! They feed by dipping their heads upside down into the water, scooping up water and mud, and pushing it through their beaks. The lamellae in their beaks trap small organisms like algae, tiny crustaceans, and plankton, leaving behind a tasty treat. #FlamingoFriday

Art of Bonsai Fall sessions started this past Saturday. New students worked with their dedicated New Student Instructor and 4 Expert Bonsai Teachers worked with the more experienced students to help them wire, report, and trim their trees. Registration for Winter Bonsai Work Shop Class will open in late October. Please check our website: https://flamingogardens.org/classes/ Or contact Gavy at [email protected]

This cute little nighthawk was found by one of our staff members in the middle of the road as a nestling. After months of care, he was trained to eat live bugs and was released into the wild yesterday. Nighthawks have incredibly large mouths and fly with them open to catch bugs, flies, and mosquitoes in the air. After the recent rains, he should have plenty of mosquitoes to eat! #WildlifeWednesday #FlamingoGardens

Dinos After Dark- bring your flashlights and tour the outdoor exhibit Dinosaurs Around the World at dusk the see the classic film “Jurassic Park” on August 23rd, 2024, starting at 7:30PM. Tickets limited to purchase online at: https://flamingogardens.org/events-calendar/dinos-after-dark/