Experience Florida’s flora at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
If you would like to enjoy the flora of Florida, you can indulge in this wish at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. On the shores of beautiful Sarasota Bay, the industrialist William Selby and his wife opened what is now a 36,000 m² blooming oasis of tranquillity with a focus on orchids .
Visitors will also find many tropical plants outdoors and in the conservatory. According to Wikipedia, the gardens are home to more than 20,000 living plants, including 5500 orchids. Hibiscus, cacti, bamboo and many other tropical plants offer the full range of tropical colors. Mangroves, butterflies and waterfalls line the path.
Every now and then, Europeans marvel at how their native houseplants grow and thrive here in all their glory. Marie and William Selby were great lovers of nature and opened this beautiful site as a botanical garden in 1975. The magnificent old trees, the greenhouses full of thousands of orchids and the picturesque location make the garden unique and well worth a visit.
The garden café is the perfect place to relax under the old trees. Numerous events take place here throughout the year. And you can also get married in this wonderful atmosphere.
Marie Selby – unique in the world
The Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota is unique in the world: it is the only botanical garden that specializes in epiphytic plants such as orchids, bromeliads and ferns – plants that grow on other plants.
Visitors can expect a tropical paradise with over 20,000 plant species, historic banyan trees, a fascinating greenhouse complex and changing art exhibitions that combine nature and culture.
The garden is located directly on Sarasota Bay and offers not only botanical knowledge but also breathtaking views – perfect for a break from everyday beach life. Anyone who wants to discover Florida’s green side will find a real highlight here.
Information & route planner Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
| Opening hours | 10 am to 5 pm |
| bariatric free | ✅ |
| Admission | Adults $ 26 Children from 5 $ 11 |
| Children | ✅ with children’s garden |
| Parking | ✅ free of charge |
