# Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Winter Garden Strolls & Butterfly Conservatory > Place to go for families in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM); Wings of the Tropics open 10:00… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156 - Ages: All ages welcome; wide paved pathways are completely stroller-friendly; dedicated stroller parking outside butterfly conservatory - Price: Adults $24.95; Seniors (65+) $17.95; Students $15.95; Children (6–17) $11.95; Children 5 and under Free; Free on-site parking - Schedule: Open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM); Wings of the Tropics open 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Narrated tram tours depart hourly on weekends - Organizer: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden - Official page: https://www.fairchildgarden.org/visit/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/fairchild-tropical-botanic-garden-winter-garden-strolls-and-butterfly--listing-03c82403d16e00d277aa5332 ## About Spanning 83 verdant acres in Coral Gables, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is internationally acclaimed for its world-class collection of rare tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees, and sunken rain-forest exhibits. Winter in South Florida brings mild temperatures and blossoming tropical flora, making a stroll through the wide, paved paths an absolute pleasure for multi-generational families. A major favorite for kids is 'Wings of the Tropics' inside the Clinton Family Conservatory, where thousands of vibrant, free-flying tropical butterflies flutter through lush rainforest greenery and land on visitors' clothing. Families can also embark on a relaxing 45-minute narrated open-air tram tour that weaves around tranquil freshwater lakes, ancient baobab trees, and Dale Chihuly glass art installations. Paved walkways are exceptionally stroller-friendly with abundant shaded benches, manicured lawns for toddlers to explore, and the Glasshouse Café serving kid-friendly lunches. ## Similar picks in Miami - [NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/nightgarden-at-fairchild-tropical-botanic-garden--listing-de9c53e98e08d46e8f91c116) — Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables · All ages · From $28 · checked Nov 4. 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