Mckee Botanical Gardens Vero Beach Florida

Located in vero beach florida it was originally 80 acres that were going to be used for citrus farming however the two entrepreneurs felt the land was too special.

Mckee botanical gardens vero beach florida. Established as mckee jungle gardens by local legend waldo e. 350 us highway 1 vero beach fl 32962. Mckee botanical garden has something for everyone. Sexton in 1929 with the guidance of landscape architect william lyman phillips this carefully designed tropical garden is a florida gem vero beach 27 607301 80 382715 1 0 miles.

Our world class exhibits and seasonal events give members and visitors the opportunity to create memories and experience the garden s wonder. Subscribe to our email list. Mckee botanical garden vero beach. Mckee botanical garden inc.

New year s day easter fourth of july labor day thanksgiving christmas eve christmas new year s eve. Mckee botanical book club. Mckee purchased an 80 acre 32 ha tropical hammock along the indian river tropical landscape architect william lyman phillips was hired to design its. The mckee botanical garden area of 18 acres 7 3 hectares is a non profit subtropical botanical garden in vero beach florida it is located at 350 u s.

They hired a tropical landscape architect that designed the gardens into a local attraction for. The garden s unique 18 acre tropical hammock supports a dense and diverse botanical collection. Closed mondays and major holidays. Currently the garden gift book shop is open by appointment only.

Mckee botanical gardens was originally purchased in 1922 by land developers arthur mckee and waldo sexton. Listed on the national register of historic places our restored architectural treasures add to the culture significance of this celebrated florida landmark.