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: March 12, 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
Spring: March 9 to May 18, 2024
Summer: May 25 to September 7, 2024
Harvest: September 14 to November 9, 2024
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.
May 19-24, 2024
September 8-13, 2024
November 10-15, 2024
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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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
Winter Installation 2023 – The Nutcracker →
December 2, 2023 to January 7, 2024
This holiday’s theme is The Nutcracker and features a 30-foot-high Mighty Mouse King, a giant nutcracker, a beautiful tree, and more. There’s also a drink station out front called the Peppermint Express by Bellagio Patisseries where you can get baked goods and drinks. It is open daily from 9 AM to 10 PM.
By the Numbers:
- 110,000: Energy-efficient lightbulbs on all trees
- 20,000: Poinsettias throughout the display
- 10,000: Preserved roses in the Mouse King’s cape
- 8,700: Ornaments on the holiday tree
- 500: Ostrich Plumes on the ballerina’s tutu
- 80: Bellagio team members who brought the display to life
- 41: Fresh-cut white fir trees in the display
- 24: Beautifully wrapped gift boxes
- 9: Crystal chandeliers throughout the display
- 6: Days to complete the changeout of the display
- 4: Toy soldiers in the North Bed
- 1: Swarovski Crystal star topping the holiday tree
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Fall / Harvest Installation 2023 – Enchantment: The Magic of Fall
September 16 to November 4, 2023
The 2023 features a journey through storybook scenes. Each display is filled with playful creatures and beautiful floral creations. You’ll find an enchanting workshop where fairies work, an oversized Monarch butterfly, a giant crescent moon, and even a 25-foot-tall fairy.
Summer Installation 2023 – The Grandeur of Nature
May 27 to September 9, 2023
The 2023 Summer Display, also known as The Grandeur of Nature, is the perfect place to be this season to escape the heat. It features a stunning array of flowers and plants and a 28-foot-tall sculpture of Mother Nature’s hands. The display is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of nature, and it is open to the public through September 9.
By the numbers:
- 20,000 preserved roses make up the flowers held by hands in West Bed
- 15,000 succulents on East Bed succulent wall
- 11,541 potted plants and flowers
- 10,800 purple and white blooming branches on wisteria trees
- 2,000 fresh carnations in pansy flowers under hummingbird (30,000 total across the display)
- 2,000 black and white ostrich and rooster feathers on butterflies
- 1,100 pounds of moss
- 80 artists, horticulturists, and engineers used to create the summer display
- 28-foot-tall sculpture of the hands of Mother Nature in West Bed
- 23-foot-tall mythological-like figure in North Bed
- 18-foot-tall ethereal goddess in South Bed
- 11 butterflies throughout the display
- 2 hummingbirds
Past Installations
Here are the past installations we loved.
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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Planning Checklist
- Get comprehensive insurance for your trip.
- Download these helpful language apps.
- Find a great deal on Las Vegas hotels.
- Arrange a rental car for your trip.
- Book a tour for your visit.
- Get airport lounge access.
- Buy a travel charger to keep your devices charged.
- Get a new backpack for your trip.
- Buy a Las Vegas travel guide.
- Pack the appropriate shoes for your trip.
- Don’t forget your in-flight essentials.
- Save money on attractions with Go City.
Planning Checklist
- Get comprehensive insurance for your trip.
- Download these helpful language apps.
- Find a great deal on Las Vegas hotels.
- Arrange a rental car for your trip.
- Book a tour for your visit.
- Get airport lounge access.
- Buy a travel charger to keep your devices charged.
- Get a new backpack for your trip.
- Buy a Las Vegas travel guide.
- Pack the appropriate shoes for your trip.
- Don’t forget your in-flight essentials.
- Save money on attractions with Go City.
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