Local Phone: 941-366-5731
Fax: 941-366-9807
E-mail: contactus@selby.org

Directions:
A lovely peninsula on Sarasota's downtown waterfront on South Palm Avenue, off U.S. 41.

Hours of Operation:
10 AM to 5 PM daily except Christmas.

Description and Activities:
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a not-for-profit institution fostering understanding and appreciation of tropical plants, especially epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants), through programs of research, conservation, display and education.

Throughout the enchanting grounds of the historic Selby estate are 15 distinct garden areas that include: The Tropical Display House, with its lush rainforest atmosphere; the towering Bamboo Pavilion and the tranquil Waterfall Garden, the majestic Banyan Grove, a Cactus and Succulent Garden, a Cycad Collection, the Bayfront Restoration Project, and bordering the native shore plant community, the Baywalk Sanctuary. Also on the grounds is the former Christy Payne Mansion, a unique example of eclectic Southern Colonial Architecture. The mansion is now the Gardens' Museum, where a variety of botanical exhibitions are presented throughout the year.

Admission Price:
Members free, adults $10.00, and children 6 through 11, $5.00. Special rates for groups. Admission includes all outdoor gardens, Tropical Display House, the Museum at Selby Gardens; Plant, Book and Gift Shops, and the Tree Lab.

All areas of the Gardens are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available at no extra charge.

MEMBERSHIP entitles you to many special benefits, including:

• free admission
• discounts in all shops
• discounts on classes and trips
• special "members only" events
• free subscription to Selby's quarterly newsletter, The Tropical Dispatch

Ask for membership information before you leave the Gardens

Website:
selby.org