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Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden, Key West

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#4 of 7 in Zoos & Aquariums in Florida Keys
Zoo / Aquarium Educational Site
Environmental activist Nancy Forrester shares her sanctuary for unwanted macaws with the public to advocate for wild & captive parrots & encourage people to live ethical lifestyles for a sustainable planet. 10 to 11 Guided storytelling and handling, 11 to 3 Self-guided
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  • I had seen Nancy's garden on another website saying it was a different experience to others in Florida and this was so right. As others have said the property did look a little run down, but once you ...  more »
  • What a treat hidden in the middle of Key West. Nancy has done amazing things for these birds (and some are available for adoption). Every bird was unwanted and she has given them a loving home. She in...  more »
  • Nancy's Secret Garden was listed in 153 Things to do in Key West. My wife and I stopped in just in time to catch the end of Nancy's presentation to a group of children. Very educational and neat to ha...  more »
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  • Nancy is knowledgeable and experienced with her parrots. Please consider a donation when you visit, this is one of Key West's hidden gems.
  • Ok, so is in Nancy's backyard so please don't think you are going to a high end zoo but her birds are amazing. She is a delight to talk to and will not hesitate to ask questions or let you interact with a few select birds.
  • It's amazing what Nancy does for the birds. It's very nice talking to Nancy about all kinds of things and watching the birds. If you like tropical birds you should really visit this place.
  • March-April 2009 We rented the small home/shop in the middle of the then secret garden, It was just like being tn the back woods of Belize, FANTASTIC!! MY wife wasn't very happy when the kitchen window fell in on her, but hell that's what the jungle is all about. Her work with the parrots and unique plants is to be praised. and appreciated. Thank you Nancy for the opportunity.
  • This is a great place to hangout, cool off and meet the birds. Nancy is wonderful!
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To explore the best of what Key West has to offer on foot, stay near Old Town, a picturesque neighborhood famous for its streets lined with tropical trees and gardens. Most hotels in this area feature rooftop decks, where you can meet friends for cocktails and enjoy ocean views at sunset. If you don't mind driving to where most of the action is, consider staying at a budget-priced inn or bed and breakfast on the eastern end of the island.
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