Frequently Asked Questions

The Garden is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. including all holidays except for December 25^th.

Our general admission day tickets are open-ended and not date or time specific. You’re welcome to visit on any day or time.

You may use your general admission tickets to enjoy events such as Jurassic Garden, Mango Days of Summer, Ramble, Chocolate and Orchid Festivals, plant sales, and holiday celebrations during regular Garden hours.  *Other fees may apply if there is a special activation within the event.

Our box office is open daily. You can purchase tickets in person if you prefer.

Parking at the Garden is free of charge.  Please park at the Main Visitor Entrance.  The South Entrance is reserved for staff only.

The Garden is 83 acres with 2.1 miles of walking pavement.  In order to experience the entire Garden and exhibits, you will need about 2.5 hours.

We offer free tram tours of the Garden on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tours are weather permitting. Schedules vary. Please check our tram tour schedule upon arrival.

Fairchild is a great place to relax and spend the day in Miami with family and friends. Here at Fairchild,  encourage learning through fun, interactive, and truly hands-on experiences.

You can get up close and personal with exotic butterflies, take an adventure through the Children’s Garden, Become an Explorer through our Expedition discovery Program and even walk through the only tropical rainforest in the continental US.  At Fairchild, there is always something for the whole family to enjoy. To learn more about family fun activities, CLICK HERE.

The Glasshouse Café is open daily from 10:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. No reservations are required and indoor and outdoor seating is available.  The Glasshouse Café’s popular menu includes organic and locally grown food including soups, paninis, quiches, hand-crafted sodas, smoothies and desserts. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MENU

The Shop at Fairchild has snacks and sundries available or if you prefer, you can bring food with you, however rolling coolers are not allowed.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is truly a unique place in Miami, and we’re so glad you’ve chosen to visit. CLICK HERE for a few tips to make your visit to Fairchild more memorable.

Fairchild is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities. Our pathways, exhibits and collections are accessible; many of our doors have automatic opening devices; our buildings have ADA-compliant restroom facilities; our trams accommodate wheelchairs and have assistive listening devices; we provide shuttle service for individuals needing additional assistance during their visit throughout the Garden; and much more. It is our intention to make Fairchild a fully enjoyable experience for all of our guests without exception.

Discounts (other than online promos) are applied in person on the day of your visit. You may be required to present an identification. If you have other discounts that you would like applied, please purchase your tickets in person.

• Military Discount
  Fairchild offers active military personnel and veterans free admission year-round. We also participate in the Blue Star Museums program, which offers free admission to families of active military personnel from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• First Responders Discount
  Fairchild offers active first responders (active police and fire-rescue personnel) 50% off regular admission year-round. Please present your ID.
• AAA Discount
  Fairchild offers our AAA visitors a discount of $2 off regular adult admission.
• American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program
  Fairchild is proud to participate in the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program. (Please note that there is an exclusion in reciprocity with other botanic gardens within 90 miles of Fairchild. We encourage you to contact participating organizations to determine eligibility.)
• Eco-Discount
  If you walk, ride your bike or take public transportation to Fairchild, receive $5 off the admission price for adults and $2 off the admission price for children. This promotion is good every day. It’s our way of thanking you for contributing to conservation. If you are a Fairchild Member and wish to ride your bike, walk or take public transportation, you will receive a Bike-N-Five loyalty card. After five visits, you will receive a gift admission valued at $25.

We participate in Culture Shock Miami, which offers discounted tickets to Fairchild for participating students between the ages 13-22.

On the first Wednesday of each month, Miami-Dade County senior residents ages 62 and over with a Golden Ticket will receive one free admission to Fairchild. Please present your completed Golden Ticket form at the entrance.