Tropical Garden Barbados (Orchid World Barbados) is a beautifully landscaped six-acre tropical garden located in the lush interior of Barbados. The well-landscape grounds in St. George sit at an elevation of approximately 810 ft above sea level. This provides visitors with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Well regarded as the home of orchids in Barbados, the self-guided tour will take you through beautiful gardens, several waterfalls, ponds, a coral grotto, and five delightful orchid houses.
If you are an orchid lover you wouldn’t be disappointed on this tour as there are numerous eye-catching displays of these stunning flowers. Orchids on display include Ascoccendas, Calantthes, Dendrobiums, Cattlyeas, Phalaenopsis, and Vandas.
Tropical Garden Barbados (Orchid World)Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours of Orchid World and Tropical Garden?
Orchid World and Tropical Garden in Barbados is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. It is advisable to check their website or contact them directly to confirm the opening hours, as they may be subject to change.
What can visitors expect to see at Orchid World and Tropical Garden in Barbados?
Orchid World and Tropical Garden showcase a breathtaking display of over 30,000 orchids in full bloom. The garden is meticulously landscaped, featuring cascading waterfalls, serene ponds, and winding pathways that lead to hidden nooks and crannies filled with exotic tropical plants.
What You’ll Find At Tropical Garden Barbados
At Orchid World and Tropical Garden Barbados you’ll discover a collection of orchids, many of them imported from places such as Thailand, Singapore, Hawaii, and the USA. Among the wide variety of orchids on display, you’ll find
- Ascocendas – this is a man-made hybrid orchid genus resulting from a cross between Ascocentrum and Vanda
- Calanthes – is a deciduous terrestrial orchid found in most tropical regions but with high concentrations in southeastern Asia
- Cattlyeas – this orchid is one of the epiphytic orchids found at Orchid Word
- Dendrobiums – are one of the favorite orchids at Orchid World Barbados because of their color range
- Phalaenopsis – also known as the moth orchid is one of the most common orchid flower grown
- Vandas – are known for their eye-catching blooms
Tour Tropical Garden Barbados (Orchid World)
If you would like to explore a winding path lined with colorful orchids on a self-guided tour past a waterfall and coral grotto to a series of orchid houses. Then this is the tour for you…
- Self-guided Orchid World & Tropical Flower Garden tour
- Wander through this amazing hillside garden filled with stunning flowers.
- Get amazing photo opportunities from hillside vantage points
- Book this tour online today!
Other Attractions Near Tropical Garden Barbados
In Barbados you are never far away from an amazing attraction. Other popular attractions and things to see and do close to Orchid World Barbados and Tropical Garden are the Huntes Gardens and The Flower Forest.
Hunte’s Gardens is located approximately 7 minutes or 5.3 kilometers from Tropical Garden Barbados. This fantastic botanical garden has been described as the most enchanting place on earth.
Learn more about Huntes Garden Barbados
The Flower Forest is located approximately 13 minutes or 8.6 kilometers from Tropical Garden Barbados formerly Orchid World Barbados. This nature reserve features fifty acres of natural beauty enhanced by creative landscaping.
Learn more about The Flower Forest Barbados