Sunken Gardens St. Petersburg FL

Sunken Gardens

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(2.1K) · Botanical garden in Saint Petersburg, United States
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Nestled in the heart of St. Pete, Sunken Gardens is a lush, tropical oasis home to more than 50,000 exotic tropical plants and birds from around the …

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4.4/5 · 2,141 reviews
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Mar 15, 2025
Great little stop on our trip. A couple hours of adventure. We loved the all the plants and birds throughout of the area. Great stop.Full review by davealex3280
Mar 10, 2025
I paid $12 admission and stayed about an hour but it would be easy to stay longer. There are little shady areas with benches. The park has orchids, koi pond, flamingos, macaws, cockatiels etc in encl…Full review by angeleyes27
Mar 5, 2025
We enjoyed the stroll though the Gardens and the grounds. Today the birds were not available to protect against bird epidemic. My 3 year old grandson loved walking and naming g the trees and plants…Full review by ToniT1079
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Located:St. Petersburg, Florida
Architectural style:Mission/Spanish Revival

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Is there anywhere to eat or drink in the Sunken Gardens?
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There is a Carabba's Italian restaurant like next door, a Panera Bread across the street, a Jersey Mike's sub shop a block or so south, and others not far away.
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How accessible are the paths? Are there places to sit and how far apart?
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The paths are accessible, fairly wide, on mostly flat ground. I don't remember if there are a lot of benches along the way.
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Answer by Dennis F · Jan 17, 2025
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What is the best time of year to visit if I want to see rainbow colors on the rainbow gum tree?
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I am not a horticulturist but I believe the bark retains its color until it later peels to reveal a new color, and that this is an ongoing process. That would mean it can be enjoyed in …
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I am not a horticulturist but I believe the bark retains its color until it later peels to reveal a new color, and that this is an ongoing process. That would mean it can be enjoyed in any season.
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Answer by Dennis F · Dec 8, 2024
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is there an official website?
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I don’t believe so, I tried to post a link to the St. Pete site but it stopped me. I recommend googling and clicking the St Pete link. Also, check Groupon for a deal.
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