The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Garden boasts a 125-year old conservatory, situated as the centerpiece of South Park Buffalo. Surrounded by botanical gardens and the South Park arboretum, the conservatory has 12 unique garden spaces. Their mission is to connect people and plants through extraordinary experiences. Today, they are "Growing Beyond the Glass," expanding the grounds to meet the needs of the community.
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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Buffalo's botanical gem
About This Experience
History
Created by the visions of Frederick Law Olmsted, a prolific American landscape designer & architect, and Lord & Burnham, a renown greenhouse construction firm, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens first opened to the public in 1900 at South Park Buffalo. While it has remained the centerpiece of South Park, variable investment and maintenance by private owners led Erie County to purchase it for $1 in 1981. Since 2000, restoration and care for the conservatory has fostered a thriving botanical experience for the community.
Featured Facts
Fact 1
The Farm Garden includes 7,000 square feet of garden species dedicated to growing food for the community.
Fact 2
The conservatory boasts unique plants from distant places such as Vanuatu.
Fact 3
The prickly cycad from South Africa is one of their rarest plants, known for its emergence 300 million years ago.
Fact 4
There is an area dedicated to Carnivorous plants, unique to among conservatories.
Fact 5
The Koi Fish pond is more than what meets the eye with a full ecosystem created for the fish. There are special koi fish feeding events on select days.
Fact 6
Koi fish are not goldfish. They are domesticated from a distinct species of carp, Carassius auratus.
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koi fish pond
Logistics
2655 South Park Avenue Buffalo, NY 14218
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Amenities
Parking Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Restrooms
Gift Shop
Playground
Photography Allowed
Water Fountains
Benches/Seating Areas
Stroller Friendly
Planning Your Visit
This is about a 1 to 3 hour visit. Bring plenty food and water. Carve out time for the dedicated playspace where you'll find engaging educational activities.