Davie Attractions

Located on the central campus of the Broward Community College in Davie, southwest of Fort Lauderdale, the Buehler Planetarium offers star and laser shows, night-sky watches and other special programs. The planetarium was built in 1965 and completely renovated in 1988 to include a Zeiss M1015 star projector and a sophisticated computerized automation system.

Flamingo Gardens is a 60 acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary situated on land formerly run by Floyd and Jane Wray as a citrus grove. Today the area is home to alligators, Florida panthers, Caribbean Flamingos, a free-flight aviary and tropical planthouse. The arboretum features 15 champion trees and native and exotic plants. The narrated tram tour takes the visitor through the wetlands, rainforest and citrus groves. The historic Wray home is open to visitors daily.

This Young At Art Children's Museum is dedicated to promoting the arts to children and young people. Visitors can make music, paint, sculpt or craft unique creations then take them home. The exhibits at Young at Art include an African Village, an Archeological Dig in Israel, a Japanese house, a Mayan Pyramid and a Latin American marketplace.