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Flamingo Experience

Flamingo Experience

Join Sunken Gardens’ flamingos in their tropical habitat for an exclusive 30-minute experience. Enjoy the opportunity to feed our iconic flamboyance and ask our animal care staff questions about these incredible birds. Flamingos may approach you to eat, stand closely for photos, or possibly even use their bills to gently investigate your clothing or hair!

  • Price: $40 per person
  • Subject to availability*

  • Begins at 11:30 am Mon-Sat (1:30 pm Sun)

*While we aim to offer the flamingo experience daily, it may not be available on any given day due to severe weather or staff discretion. Availability on the day of your visit is not guaranteed and cannot be confirmed in advance.

Up-close photo of Chilean flamingo at Sunken Gardens

important details

  • Animal comfort is our top priority. Interactions, including feeding, are subject to flamingo participation and are not guaranteed. Guests are not permitted to touch the flamingos.
  • Weather: Experience occurs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the experience may be canceled or rescheduled.
  • Age Limitation: Guests must be at least 5 years of age to participate. Guests ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.
  • Allergies: This experience is not recommended for guests allergic to shellfish or feathers.
  • Activity Level & Terrain: Guests must be able to walk 15 feet on uneven surfaces like sod and sand to a chair where they will remain seated for the experience. There is no access for service animals in the flamingo habitat area.
  • Sunken Gardens reserves the right to re-route or cancel any experience due to animal health or safety concerns.
  • All guests must sign a waiver before the experience. Guests ages 5-17 must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

 

tickets

  • Tickets must be purchased in person at Sunken Gardens’ admissions desk on the day of the experience. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance and are not available online.
  • Admission is required and sold separately.
  • One session is offered each day with a maximum total of 4 guests.
  • Ticket sales end by 11:15 am Mondays-Saturdays & 1:15 pm on Sundays

 

know before you go

  • Closed toed shoes, sun protection such as hats & sunscreen, and reusable water bottles are recommended.

 

Flamingo experience details are subject to change. Please revisit this page—information may be updated prior to your visit. 

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Photo Credit: City of St. Petersburg & Julia Calvert
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