Botanical Garden on Stock Island

The Keys have many natural beauties. Visitors can stay in the Upper, Middle or Lower Keys. Key Colony Beach in the Florida Keys is part of the Middle Keys. Key Colony is nearest to Marathon, Florida. One of the things to do on Key Colony Beach Florida Keys is visit Botanical Garden on Stock Island.

Botanical Garden is a home for native and exotic plants that are preserved in a natural reserve. Within the preserve are bird and butterfly species native to Florida and tropical hemispheres. Guests of the Botanical Garden are able to view foliage, birds, and butterflies. There are various paths to walk around in order to see the natural foliage. It is imperative to stay on the paths in order to not damage the natural preserve.

Florida is home to other animals, which can also get into the preserve. It is best to stay in the designated areas. They take donations only with $4 for adults and children are free. Senior citizens can enter for $2 as can locals with proper ID. As an eco-tourism spot it is one of the only natural places left on the keys that is untouched by condos and resorts.