The tropical rainforests are the most diverse and breathtaking habitats on Earth. They are this planet’s oldest living ecosystems. The rainforest of HTBG is diverse and complex, home to more than 2,500 species of plants. Join us in our commitment to sustainability and education in rainforest preservation. Learn more about how you can support HTBG today.
The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden attracts photographers, gardeners, scientists, and nature lovers from around the world. We offer over a mile of trails lined with thousands of rare and endangered flora from all parts of the globe. It is a magical place where paths and bridges guide you over mountain-fed streams and waterfalls into awe-inspiring views of Onomea Bay along the beautiful Hamakua Coast.
Don’t miss seeing the East side of Hawai’i. It is sure to be the highlight of your adventure!
👓 Views found in the Garden: Orchid Garden
🀣 As you indulge in the sounds of the birds chirping, you’ll notice many rare orchids hang onto the trees.
🎨 The view here is exceptionally tranquil surrounded by orchids in different shapes, colors and sizes.
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👓 Views found in the Garden: Trails and pathways.
🌺 The Garden has over 1.25 miles of trails and pathways that lead you to various viewpoints.
🌴 Some of these pathways are reminiscent of the Kahali’i’s terraces, a native Hawaiian fishing village.
🚶🏽♂️ Though the Garden trails seem short, expect to spend about 2 hours looking at over 2,500 species of flora and fauna.
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👓 #TBT | Views found in the Garden: 4 Mile Scenic Drive
🖼️ The drive to @hawaiitropicalbotanical is one of the most underrated scenic drives on the Big Island.
🚗 The 4-mile scenic drive is a remnant of the plantation era of Papa’ikou and Pepe’ekeo towns.
1️⃣ The top photo shows show the tallest sugar cane flume ever built on the Big Island.
2️⃣ The bottom photo shows the same vantage point now as a tropical rainforest.
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👓 Views found in the Garden: Anthurium Corner
👂🏻 Listen to the ocean while sitting on a bench framed by two Deckenia nobilis.
👀 This viewpoint is found hidden in Anthurium Corner.
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👓 Views found in the Garden: Lily Lake
🧘🏼♂️ Did you ever sat at Lily Lake and enjoyed the peace and tranquility this area offers?
🌴 Look up & around and you will notice the Garden’s rare and endangered palm collection such as #Phoenicophoriumborsigianum, #Livistonarobinsoniana, and the #Ravelamadagascariensis
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👓 Views found in the Garden: Ocean Vista
🌊 The ocean vista has many benches and picnic tables with views of Onomea Bay.
🐢 This area of the Garden is perfect for spotting sea birds, whale watching, and observing the many different animals that come to the bay.
🥡 Pack a snack or lunch and have a picnic at one of the many benches and picnic tables found in the Garden.
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🎇HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Thursday, July 4, 2024 for Independence Day 🦅 🇺🇸
🔐 In observance of Independence Day, HTBG will be closed. We will reopen on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 9 am.
👉🏼Left to right: Medinilla miniata, Orthosiphon aristatus and Selaginella willdenowii
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🧠 Did you know that were are other pollinators besides bees and butterflies?
🕷️ Spiders, birds and mongooses are the unsung heroes of pollination.
👀 When visiting the Garden, look in, up and around and observe how they pollinate the Garden.
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🏵️ How do Heliconias get pollinated? Heliconias rely exclusively on hummingbirds for pollination.
🛑 There are no hummingbirds on the Hawaiian Islands. Instead, Hawaii’s nectar feeders are the honeycreepers. However, they do not pollinate the heliconias.
🦎 Instead, the Madagascar Day Geckos who are residents of the Garden, happily take on this responsibility.
🧐 When visiting the Garden, take notice of how many Madagascar Day Geckos hang out on heliconias waiting for their next meal.
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🎧 Put your headphones and turn the volume up. Listen to the sounds of nature — the Monarch Butterfly.
🦋 As these butterflies flutter from flower to flower, these monarchs carry pollen fertilizing plants thus creating seeds.
🐛 To bring more Monarchs into the Garden, crown flowers and milkweed are planted in various locations throughout the trails. These varieties of plants are necessary for the growth and repopulation of Monarch Butterflies.
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🐝 Did you know that orchids use different ways to attract specific pollinators?
🦋 Orchids in the Garden are pollinated by butterflies, bees, flies and other insects. They attract their pollinators with their fragrance.
🐞 When visiting the Garden, you might stumble upon insects buzzing around orchids. This means that orchids are in bloom and ready to be pollinated.
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🎊 @hawaiitropicalbotanical celebrated its 40th anniversary on June 1, 2024. 🎊
🌼 Over four decades, the once overgrown Onomea Valley has turned into a 17-acre botanical garden with over 2,500 species of plants from tropical and subtropical parts of the world.
📷 Founder, Dan Lutkenhouse, had an extraordinary vision. It brought nature lovers, botanists, and photographers from all over the world to Onomea Valley.
⏩ We look forward to the next 40 years committed to providing an educational and inspirational outdoor experience for our Guests.
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