Sunken Gardens

4.5/5
(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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4.5/5 · 2,139 reviews
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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
Feb 20, 2025
A lush and interesting garden, free of distractions and natural-feeling. The birds were out of sight, except flamingos, a small disappointment. Amazing to think this was the work of an avid garde…Full review by nlc58
Feb 16, 2025
Was absolutely beautiful. One of the historians gave us a quick scoop of the history. It’s a beautiful, fascinating garden.Full review by 753ronf

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Is there anywhere to eat or drink in the Sunken Gardens?
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No, there are no eating facilities I know of at Sunken Gardens. But it is in a commercial city setting with such facilities nearby.
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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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Hi Margaret !, There isn’t a specific website as far as I know . It’s owned by the city as an attraction, so I found it on St Pete website. I’m not allowed to give the link here in my answer
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