Looking to explore our conservatory on a deeper level? Join us for a guided tour tailored just for students! Learn from our very own experienced educators all about our diverse plant collections and the history of our conservatory. Students will experience plants from around the world, from cacti and succulents to palms and bromeliads. Our tours provide opportunities for students to ask questions and immerse themselves in the natural world. Student guided tours are generally one hour long but can be adjusted to meet the needs of your students.
Choose from one of our available tour themes:
First opened to the public in 1900, our historic conservatory is home to thousands of amazing plants from all around the world! In this educator-led tour, students will walk through our greenhouses and learn about the unique habitats, adaptations, and life cycles of the plant specimens they see. Students will also learn about our koi pond, bees, and historical facts about the Buffalo Botanical Gardens.
- Cost $12 per student
- Group Size: Minimum of 15 students, maximum of 45 per day.
Plants provide food, shelter, medicine, and even the air we breathe! This guided tour for students takes a closer look at plants in our collection that are commonly utilized by humans and other animals for survival such as the Coconut Palm, Chocolate Tree, and Aloe Vera. Educators will lead students through different greenhouses for an in-depth learning experience about why plants are so important.
- Cost $12 per student
- Group Size: Minimum of 15 students, maximum of 45 per day.
Did you know that nearly 85% of the world’s flowering plants rely on animal pollinators to produce fruit or seed? This guided tour is designed to teach students all about pollinators and the special relationships they have with plants and humans. Students will explore our greenhouses and learn about the history of pollinators, ancient plants, adaptions, and specialized traits that some plants have to attract pollinators. This tour also includes a quick stop at our apiary to see some of our favorite pollinators: honey bees!
- Cost $12 per student
- Group Size: Minimum of 15 students, maximum of 45 per day.
Now booking for Spring 2027! This program will be available starting March 2027.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like working in a botanical garden? This is the perfect tour for you! This guided tour starts out in our historical conservatory where educators will lead students through living collections on display and discuss how our staff and volunteer care teams oversee our special plants. Then, students will get a behind-the-scenes look at our back of house greenhouses where our horticulture team grow and maintain the plants for our collection. This program includes the opportunity to meet some of our horticultural team members and ask them questions!
- Cost $13 per student
- Group Size: Minimum of 15 students, maximum of 30 per day.
- Must be booked 3 weeks in advance.
Reservations are required for all programs. Please reserve your programs at least three weeks in advance of the desired program date.
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