First time at the Bellagio Conservatory Botanical Gardens? Here’s what you need to know.
The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is one of the iconic Vegas things to do on the Strip. We visit every season when they change their decor and again when we have visitors (and we get them a LOT. Friends love visiting Vegas more than NY, CA, and OR combined).
Since we’ve been taking so many photos and videos of their seasonal displays, we decided to share them all in one place, along with our best local tips.
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Last Updated: November 19, 2024
About the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
The Bellagio Conservatory transforms the 14,000-square-foot space into a new imaginary world each season. I’m always impressed by how they keep all these plants alive and beautiful when I struggle with the few I have.
Bellagio has 120 gardeners alone, and then you add in the designers, engineers, and electricians, and you have a massive team.
How often does Bellagio Conservatory change?
The Horticulture and Engineering teams work on these massive displays five times a year. They also replant and repurpose the living plant materials as much as possible.
2024-2025 SEASONS
Holiday: November 16, 2024 to January 4, 2025
What are Bellagio Conservatory Dark Days?
These are the days they are closed while switching to the new installations.
January 5-9, 2025
HOURS
The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens are open 24/7 (outside the dark days).
How much does Bellagio Garden cost? Is Bellagio Conservatory free?
It is free to enter the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
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Where is the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens?
The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is easy to find. The lobby and front desk will be to your left as you go through the main entrance. Pass under the Chihuly glass art sculpture on the ceiling and continue straight. You will see an opening and a vast 50-foot glass ceiling from there. That entire area is the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
Bellagio Hotel & Casino Address:
3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109 (map)
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Winter Installation 2024 – ‘Twas →
November 16, 2024 to January 4, 2025
The 2024 winter display, ‘Twas’, is inspired by the classic poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clark Moore. The scenes at the botanical garden celebrate the spirit of generosity, family, tradition, and cherished holiday memories. The Peppermint Express by Bellagio Patisseries is also back this year, where you can get pastries and drinks in front of the conservatory, open from 9 AM to 10 PM.
By the Numbers:
- 110,000: Energy-efficient light bulbs on the trees
- 20,000: Poinsettias throughout the display
- 7,500: Preserved red and black roses on Drum Major Dolly
- 8,700: Ornaments on the holiday tree
- 1,000: Red feathers on Drum Major Dolly’s cap
- 80: Team members who bring the display to life
- 45-foot: Holiday tree at the center of the display
- 41: Fresh-cut Silvertip trees throughout the display
- 6: Days to complete the change out
- 3: Carousel horses spinning in the West Bed
- 2: Larger than life reindeer
- 1: Swarovski crystal star topping the holiday tree
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Fall / Harvest Installation 2024 – The Garden of Time
September 14 to November 9, 2024
The 2024 fall display is called The Garden of Time and takes you into a fairytale-like realm of color fall flora, woodland creatures, and magical moments.
By the numbers:
- 675,000: Autumn-colored leaves throughout the display
- 2,600 pounds: Weight of individual pieces of manzanita wood used to craft the petrified wood creatures
- 749 pounds: Weight of the largest ghost pumpkin on display
- 475: White and green pumpkins inside the display
- 200: Natural crystals adorning the woodland fairies
- 8: Dragonflies gliding through the air above the garden
- 7: Clock faces throughout the display
- 2: Playful rabbits sculpted from petrified driftwood
- 1: Fairy treehouse standing 37 feet tall with a double waterfall
Summer Installation 2024 – Higher Love
May 25 to August 24, 2024
The 2024 Summer Display is called Higher Love. Whimsical, steampunk-themed hot air balloons float throughout the display. You can even enjoy a meal inside one of the hot air balloons through their Garden Table experience.
By the numbers:
- 75,000: Preserved roses and other floral elements that make up the balloons in the North and South Beds
- 35,000: Yellow mimosa and blooming orchids on the mimosa tree
- 22,000: Potted plants, shrubs, and trees within the display
- 2,000: Fresh carnations making up the pansy flower in the South Bed
- 80: Artists, horticulturists, and engineers who worked to create the summer display
- 26-feet: Height of whimsical violet hot air balloon in the South bed
- 7: Artfully designed hot air balloons throughout the display
Bellagio Spring Display 2024 – Tea and Tulips
March 9 to May 18, 2024
The 2024 Spring display, Tea and Tulips, has transformed the space into a dream-like garden tea party. Bright colors feature four teas: rose hip, chamomile, ginger peach, and lavender.
By the numbers:
- 35,000: Yellow mimosa and orchid blooms on the mimosa tree
- 12,000: Potted plants and flowers across the display
- 2,000: Fresh-cut carnations make up the pansy flower under the hummingbird
- 100: People working 24 hours a day for six days to bring the display to life
- 30-Feet: Height of hot air balloon
- 4: Delicious teas used as inspiration for the beds
- 3: Honeybees hard at work
- 2: Colorful hummingbirds fluttering in the South Bed
LUNAR NEW YEAR Installation 2024 – Infinite Prosperity: The Year of the Dragon
January 13 to March 2, 2024
The 2024 Lunar New Year display is called ‘Infinite Prosperity: The Year of the Dragon’ and pays homage to the highly anticipated Year of the Dragon by drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Asian architecture, folklore, and culture.
By the numbers:
- 23,000: Fresh and preserved flowers used to make the children
- 12,000: Plants on display throughout the exhibit
- 8,000: Handmade and hand-placed scales on the dragon in the West Bed
- 1,800: I-Ching coins on the money trees and around Caishen in the North Bed
- 800: Bamboo plants in the exhibit
- 24: Cherry Blossoms hung above the entry path
- 8: Happy children throughout the display
- 9: Dragon medallions on the Jade Temple in the East Bed
- 2: Dancing lions in the South Bed
Past Installations
Here are the past installations we loved.
Winter Installation 2023 – The Nutcracker →
Fall / Harvest Installation 2023 – Enchantment: The Magic of Fall
Summer Installation 2023 – The Grandeur of Nature
Spring Installation 2023 – Garden of Love
Fall / Harvest Installation 2022 – Artfully Autumn
Summer Installation 2022 – Jungle of Dreams
Spring Installation 2022 – Flight of Fancy
Winter 2022 – Holiday Time
Fall 2021 – Deeper Into the Woods
Summer 2021 – Eco: A Season of Earthly Awareness
Spring 2021 – Springtime Celebrations Around the World
Lunar New Year 2021 – A Season of Love
Winter / Christmas 2020
Chinese New Year 2020 – The Year of the Rat
Spring 2019 – Japanese Spring
Lunar New Year 2019 – Year of the Pig
Winter / Christmas 2014
Summer 2014
Summer 2007
This was the first time I stepped foot inside Bellagio Conservatory Botanical Gardens. I had only brought my long portrait lens, so close-up shots it is!
Tips for First-Time Visitors
- The gardens can get quite crowded. The best time to visit is early morning when most people are still asleep.
- Some installations look completely different during the day (natural light) and night (all lit up).
- The exhibits are big. A wide lens is needed to capture the scale of everything.
- The Giardini Garden Store, just around the corner, sells unique garden-themed gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gardens are in the Bellagio?
There is one botanical garden broken up into 4 beds: the west bed, north bed, east bed, and south bed. The south bed is usually where they feature a massive sculpture.
Who owns the Bellagio?
The Blackstone Group
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