Tips for a Sanibel Island Stay

12 Experience the Botanical Gardens

Located at Sanibel Moorings Resort, the Botanical Gardens are the perfect place for a lazy day. The story of the spot is an astonishing one, where the whole site almost came to be by accident. The resort was looking for a gardener to take care of its six-acre unused outdoor space, and they ended up with a passionate botanist. The newly hired botanist made it his mission to create an extensive collection of unusual plants. The garden now stores a variety of native and tropical plants, such as fruits, orchids, palms, cycads, and bromeliads. It's also home to a number of animal species like butterflies, turtles, and rabbits.