Wonder Gardens is hosting the Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program, a four-session course, in addition to a single refresher course. The program is designed for individuals who serve on an HOA landscaping committee, but all guests are welcome. The four certification program sessions will take place on Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb.
Wonder Gardens is hosting its annual Wine & Wonder event on Friday, Dec. 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are invited to sip, stroll and savor a curated selection of fine wines from local and international vineyards while encountering friendly animal ambassadors on their journey through the gardens. The wine-tasting event offers samples of.
Wonder Gardens has been awarded $1.3 million through Florida’s State Funds Appropriation to build a new event center. Secured with the support of State Rep. Adam Botana, the funding will allow Wonder Gardens to build the new event center to serve as a vital space for private events and educational programs, including classes, summer camps.
Wonder Gardens is hosting a “Boo-tanical Evening,’ a Halloween-themed event featuring family friendly activities on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will include fun decorations, photo opportunities, family games, face painting and animal enrichment. Certain activities may be subject to an additional fee. As in previous years,.
Wonder Gardens has received a $30,000 donation from the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs to build a Seminole Chickee Hut to replace its barn. The new Seminole Chickee Hut will serve as a vital space for private events and educational programs and will have the ability to accommodate up to 150 guests..
Wonder Gardens has officially unveiled the Robert & Deborah Blain Otter Grotto, a naturalistic, engaging habitat for its first playful residents – Ivy and Mae, two rescued female American river otters from Louisiana. The $300,000 otter exhibit was made possible by Robert and Deborah Blain and is designed with both animal welfare and the viewing.
Wonder Gardens has officially unveiled the Dorothy Guigon Vivarium, now home to two juvenile American Alligators, Jessie and James. The $25,000 habitat was made possible by Dorothy Guigon and is designed with both animal welfare and the viewing experience in mind. The habitat includes a pond with a waterfall for swimming and climbing, as well.
Dr. Wendy Arsenault, a semi-retired veterinary cardiologist, is excited to help plan improvements and enhancements to the Wonder Gardens as chairperson of the board of directors. Arsenault has served on the nonprofit Wonder Gardens’ board since November 2022 before becoming chairperson early this year to help negotiate a public-private partnership operating agreement with the City.
“Brews for the Birds” is on tap at the Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs on Thursday, July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. “The care of more than 300 birds and reptiles is our priority at Wonder Gardens, and we are grateful for the support of the community,” said Neil Anderson, executive director. “Our Brews.
The City of Bonita Springs has approved a renewable public-private partnership operating agreement with the Wonder Gardens for a period of 10 years. The agreement was approved after a second reading at the City of Bonita Springs Council meeting on April 3. “The City is happy to have reached a comprehensive agreement for such a.