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Linh Tranvia Google

2 months ago

Edit2: super friendly staff sent me a replacement and a couple free admission tickets!! Thank you! ------ Edit: the original review was a 5-star for the observatory but I took 1 star off because I bought a souvenir from the gift shop that came with nothing (mini pop-up card that came with just an empty envelope, not the actual card). My bad that I didn't open the package to check, but was upset the empty packet was even there. So $5 down the drain. So make sure you check your package before you pay! Original review--- We come late November so some of the outdoor space were understandably closed down. However the tropic house is a must see. The observatory is very beautiful and very informative. Definitely recommended if you come into Fort Wayne.

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Elizabeth Suttonvia Google

3 months ago

Beautiful place my 1st visit here. Well worth the trip and downtown traffic. Highly recommend

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Eduardo Pinedavia Google

4 months ago

I found it to be a fun trip for a low cost of admission. They have rotating exhibits of a lot of plant species (at least 100), many of which are rare and non-native. You can explore the whole place in roughly 2 hours with a steady pace (and pictures). It is a great place for a date. I suggest supporting this local conservatory yourself with your visit (I won't spoil with too many images).

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Christian Primeauvia Google

4 months ago

Unfortunately I was disappointed. The plantings at the entrance are quite nice, but I found much of the conservatory space, especially the desert, really underwhelming. There were a small handful of interesting plant combinations, but I was in, out and done within 25 minutes. I’ve visited scores of botanical gardens across the country and managed public gardens for over 25 years. This one is not a true destination, but if you’re a gardener visiting Fort Wayne, it may entertain you for a bit. As a botanic garden director, I’m also going to call out the management here. Aside from the wonderful young woman at the front desk, the employees were not friendly or helpful- mostly short and taciturn. Several were blasting loud music while working on a project atop one of the conservatory buildings, disrupting any peace and enjoyment to be found in the gardens. I don’t know of any garden leadership that would allow this. There are gardens you return to over and over like a good book. Sadly, this for me, isn’t one.

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Janneth Fvia Google

6 months ago

It was such a nice experience that I recommend ! I loved the first garden we went through which was like a fairy like theme. Then we went to the tropical one and it was cool to feel the what difference! We went through a bit of the desert one but some of it was under construction.