University of South Florida Botanical Gardens | What’s happening in Tampa

University of South Florida Botanical Gardens

Address: 
12210 USF Pine Dr
Tampa , FL , 33612
Phone: (813) 974-2329
28° 2' 54.942" N, 82° 27' 6.156" W
Contact name: 
Information
Subjects / Categories: 
Seasons / holidays: 
Ages for which our activities are most appropriate: 
The USF Botanical Gardens is part of the College of Arts and Sciences' ECORE (Environmental and Conservation Outreach, Research, and Education) System. The Botanical Gardens consists of 16 acres of gardens and greenbelt on the Tampa campus of USF and maintains a living collection of more than 3,000 plants, animals and natural habitats. The Gardens serve as an important outreach component of the University that attracts thousands of visitors annually. Plant festivals and other events bring enthusiasts from around the state to shop for rare and unusual plants. The Gardens also support ongoing research and serves as a living classroom for education.

-