{"id":1714,"date":"2020-05-01T20:38:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T20:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/?page_id=1714"},"modified":"2020-05-01T20:40:50","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T20:40:50","slug":"visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>We&#8217;re Glad You&#8217;re Visiting!<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is truly a unique place, and we&#8217;re so glad you&#8217;ve chosen to visit. Here you can walk garden paths surrounded by the wonders and beauty of nature, talk to experts in horticulture and conservation science, see butterflies and birds at every turn, experience our butterfly and hummingbird exhibit, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/garden\/the-clinton-family-conservatory\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wings of the Tropics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/science-and-education\/learn\/classes-for-adults-kids-families\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take classes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on everything from photography to grafting. Walking the grounds will introduce you to a large variety of tropical plants and their amazing array of sizes, shapes and colors. The Garden includes many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/collections-and-exhibits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collections and exhibits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/garden\/pine-rockland-exhibit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">native habitats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brought together in a unified <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/mission-history\/landscape-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landscape design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that flows from one area to another.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Preparing for Your Visit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips to make your visit to Fairchild more memorable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot to do during your visit; you should allow three hours or more if you plan to enjoy the entire Garden.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairchild is in the tropics, you should dress comfortably.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairchildgarden.org\/visit\/tram-walking-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guided and self-guided tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can enjoy a free, narrated tram tour of the Garden.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect yourself from the sun; hats and sunscreen are encouraged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider bringing bug spray.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the Garden, benches can be found for moments of rest and enjoyment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay hydrated. Water fountains are located throughout the Garden. Most water fountains can easily refill water bottles, and we offer complimentary water stations at our various information stations throughout the Garden.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your camera or use your smartphone to capture the wonderment of your experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have two restaurants, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairchildgarden.org\/visit\/shopping-dining\/the-glasshouse-cafe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Glasshouse Cafe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairchildgarden.org\/visit\/shopping-dining\/the-lakeside-cafe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lakeside Cafe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that offer uniquely tropical fare or, if you prefer, you can bring food with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/store.fairchildgarden.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop at Fairchild<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has snacks and sundries available, should you need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/donate\/policies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etiquette and general policies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensure that all of our guests have a memorable experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of local hotels can be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairchildgarden.org\/visit\/directions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found on this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(how do we add this?)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Unmatched Visitor Service and Experience<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your experience during your visit to Fairchild is our main priority. Our staff and volunteers are on-hand to ensure every minute of your visit is purely enjoyable. Guaranteed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Accessibility<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To that end we:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer disabled parking at our various parking areas. During some events additional disabled parking is designated in the Lowlands Parking Field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have wheelchairs available for loan at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis at all of the entry points to the Garden.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure accessibility to all of our exhibits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer accessible paths to all of our buildings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure that our Trams accommodate individuals with disabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure that our Trams are equipped with assisted listening aids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer accessible restrooms in every public building, including the Visitor Center, AP Arts Building, Corbin Education Building, Garden House, and Glasshouse Caf\u00e9.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer shuttle service to guests with disabilities. Shuttles provide transportation from one location to another within the Garden. Please inquire about shuttle service availability at entrance locations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional information or any special requests, please contact <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shop@fairchildgarden.org<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call 305-667-1651.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Sustainability<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairchild supports <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairchildgarden.org\/science-conservation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conservation efforts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout the world, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairchildgarden.org\/horticulture\/plant-collections\/tropical-fruit-collection\/florida-native-plant-collection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locally<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and right here in the Garden. 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