Stroll through the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Covering four acres, this magnficient venue is replete with a variety of plants that are native to Florida. It is also home to a majestic Japanese-style garden.

Journey to the Zoo Miami, the sole tropical zoo within the United States, where South Florida’s unique climate allows them to house a wider variety of animals unlike any other zoo in the country. Spanning almost 750 acres, the zoo contains more than 3,000 animals and more than 1,000 species of trees, palms, and other plants.

Experience a tour of the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering located on Biscayne Bay. This U.S. National Historic Landmark was developed to preserve native tropical forests. Wander through the extensive Italian Renaissance gardens, the compound of historic village outbuildings, and the native woodland landscape.