Arid Garden — Attraction in Orlando

I would like to mention that the front desk staff are very rude. My friend arrived at 5pm where I arrived at 530pm; we both are aware the garden is closing 6pm. The front desk staff denied our admission $15 per person we are willing to pay even for 30 minutes. We were informed that last admission to the park is before 5pm.

I am not so sure whether the owner of the park or the management is aware of this policy as it's clearly not stated anywhere. I have driven 2 hours to be there, even for 30 minutes as I would like to just grab some beautiful flowers photo.

I am very disappointed at this experience. Meanwhile, I am not sure whether it's discrimination or racism involved as my friend is African American and I am Asian.

However, I would love to see the park.. Maybe another early enough that I wouldn't be denied to go into the park.

I hope that staff shall understand and respect "Sometimes people would pay $15 just for 15 minutes peace and quiet and enjoy the garden." It's not just the staff themselves to be at the garden during that time. And I understand maybe the team would like to go home and close the park on time. Yet this is unprofessional. Or maybe list that the park only allows admission till 5pm, even it's closing at...

Visited Leu Gardens for their annual plant sale. There were various Vendors exhibiting their products, such as ferns, trees, bushes & different types of flowering plants & even carnivores plants. And most were labeled as to type of sun was required & if they were friendly to butterflies, bees & butterflies & type of care required. It's usually very crowded, with Members allowed to park on premise & enter @ 8 AM, while the general public enters @ 9 AM. This event has been every year since I've lived in Central Florida (29 yrs.), so one would think the Organizers & Staff would at least have been prepared for the enthusiastic crowds & have benches along their fencing so some of the Seniors can sit until allowed to enter the Gardens. It is quite uncomfortable standing alongside the fencing on uneven, & at times wet, grassy areas. Other than that, the Map provided at the entrance is pretty much self-explanatory & the staff seems to be very courteous & helpful. And the same can be said for the Vendors. Extremely crowded & a lot of wagons, buggies & carriages which makes for a virtual traffic jam throughout the Gardens. All in all, it was fun, informative & the great weather made for an somewhat...

Wow! What a beautiful garden! Arid Garden is in Henry Leu Garden but for some reason you can’t review Henry Leu? Prices are $15 pp for adults.

The grounds are spectacularly maintained and there is so much bio diversity from one section to the next. I also loved how much shade there was so even though the sun shone brightly I was never too hot for too long. I don’t even live in Orlando and I would go back. The prices for weddings and other events is INSANELY CHEAP (especially considering prices in the NE part of the country). I’d host an event there in...