Spanning 30 acres in the heart of Atlanta, USA, the Botanical Garden is a wonder that could easily take a full day to explore. It boasts a rare and exquisite collection of ornamental plants and trees from around the world. Specimens from tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates, both indoors and throughout the garden grounds, are nurtured with scientific care and artistic precision. Established in 1976, the garden offers visitors a perfect blend of learning and leisure.

Alice in Wonderland
At the entrance, visitors are greeted by formal, Japanese, and rose gardens. A captivating display of 38 characters from Alice in Wonderland, created in a vertical garden style, delights both children and adults. The exhibit features Alice, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, as well as guards and other storybook elements. Tiny ornamental leaves, succulents like Tillandsia and creeping vines are also used extensively, making each corner a perfect photo point for visitors. 

Tropical plant conservatory
In Atlanta, which has subtropical climate, plants and trees that would normally grow in the warm, humid conditions of our country are carefully grown in a specially designed greenhouse,  The greenhouse preserves the high humidity and warmth required for their growth. A variety of taros, palms, philodendrons, anthuriums, bromeliads, bananas, and air plants, many of which are native to our country’s forests and gardens, thrive across 16,000 square feet. Special care to each of he plants here ensures they grow large and healthy. A part of the collection is dedicated to carnivorous plants, which grow at ground level and on trees. Pitcher plants, Venus flytraps and sundews are among the carnivorous species on display here.

Orchidarium
The orchidarium is located in a corner of the tropical plant conservatory, hosting one of the most extensive orchid collections in the United States. It includes ornamental species as well as naturally growing wild varieties. Popular orchids such as Dancing Lady, Chapman’s Fringe, White Fringe, Phalaenopsis, Vanda, and Lady’s Slipper grow here on trees, driftwood and the ground.

Canopy walk
Within the garden, a canopy walk stretches approximately half a kilometre long and 30 feet high through dense, forest-like trees. Many of these tree canopies stretch up to meet the skywalk above, and they host nests and roosting sites for birds of various species and sizes as well as squirrels. Looking down, visitors see a forest-like undergrowth teeming with diverse shrubs, creating a serene space to pause and take in the surroundings.

Mini rainforests
The garden also features miniature versions of rainforests from South American countries like Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador. These exhibits replicate the natural conditions of a rainforest, including water bodies, surrounding plants, fish, epiphytes, snakes, and amphibians. Tiny frogs living in the water held by large bromeliad leaves provide a particularly delightful sight.

Acrylic Trees
Ten artificial trees, made with transparent acrylic leaves in various colours, enhance the garden’s visual appeal. Ranging from 10 to 17 feet in height, their leaves sway even in a light breeze. At nights, they are illuminated to create a stunning visual display. Some trees have roots wrapped around rocks, while the leaves of others are suspended from wires. Visitors can delight in the gentle sway of the leaves and the soft, rhythmic tinkling they produce in the wind.