Naples Botanical Garden
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The Naples Botanical Garden 160 acres (64.7 hectares) is a new botanical garden now taking shape at 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, Florida, USA. Admission is charged, and the garden currently has relatively restricted hours for the public.
The Garden was first established in 1995 and, with the recent acquisition of an additional 148 acres (60 hectares), full-scale development has now begun. The Garden now consists of 160 acres (64.7 hectares) of lakes and lands, representing seven distinct natural habitats and ecosystems, and currently featuring over 600 species, and intends to become one of the finest collections of subtropical and tropical plants in the world, with special emphasis on the ecosystems of the 26th Latitude. The master plan for future development calls for a center for natural science, plant collections, art, science, history exhibitions, and education.
