Atlanta Botanical Gardens Hosts Large Enchanted Trees Exhibition

Several botanical and wildlife-related attractions highlight the diverse ways people engage with nature and conservation efforts. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens feature the Enchanted Trees exhibition by Poetic Kinetics, showcasing colorful, large-scale sculptures inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland that transform the garden experience with light and art. In Pinellas County, Florida, the Botanical Gardens offer a variety of global plant collections alongside native wildlife observation, emphasizing natural beauty and education. Meanwhile, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Palm Beach hosted its inaugural Spring Luncheon, featuring rescued animals and discussions on wildlife protection, fundraising to support ongoing conservation and education missions. Contrasting these thriving venues is Disney's abandoned Discovery Island, a once-popular zoological park now left to decay after closure in 1999, revealing a forgotten chapter of wildlife exhibition and conservation within a major entertainment complex. Together, these stories illustrate different facets of public interaction with nature, from immersive art installations and botanical diversity to wildlife rescue and historical preservation challenges.