Tropical Paradise

Take refuge from winter by retreating to Tropical Paradise--a showcase of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory's permanent collection, including orange-yellow crotons, fuchsia bromeliads, and rosy-red hibiscus. You'll feel like you are on vacation without leaving New York.

The Beauty of Paradise: A Photographic Tour

On view during regular Garden hours

See a photographic display of tropical paradises around the world under the glittering galleries of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. During your Garden visit, learn about plants and flowers found in tropical climes through a display of exceptional photographs from the prestigious International Garden Photographer of the Year Contest, of which the Botanical Garden is the U.S. partner. Access additional details about the displayed photographs via your smartphone.

Tropical Paradise Photography Contest

After viewing the award-winning photographs from the International Garden Photographer of the Year display, take a spin through the Conservatory and snap your own pictures for entering into the Tropical Paradise Photography Contest. This year's contest is all about picturing paradise: find paradise in the natural beauty of the Conservatory, be inspired by the award-winning photographs from paradises around the world, and find inspiration to picture paradise in the community of your fellow photographers in the NYBG Flickr Group Pool.

Tropical Discoveries and Wintertime Wonders

In the Everett Children's Adventure Garden

Inside the cozy Discovery Center kids of all ages can take a closer look at the differences between tropical and temperate plants. Pot up a specimen plant to take home and compare its characteristics with foliage in your neighborhood. Make bark rubbings, count tree rings, and head back into the winter garden with a field notebook to discover the vital sparks of life that lie just below the surface of this quiet season.

Can't make it to the Garden, or just want to practice at home? Check out these great photo tips from professional photographer Rich Pomerantz