Aerial view from a balcony inside the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens conservatory, looking out at lush, green foliage.

A must-see Wyoming destination, the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory features a lush, tropical plant collection, an elegant, Baroque-style orangerie, and a special bonsai house located on the third-floor balcony. Spend your time lingering in this tropical paradise and relax on the rooftop.

To maintain our high-quality visitor experience, we are no longer allowing photography sessions inside the Grand Conservatory building during open hours. Photography reservations can be made from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday, depending on availability, and the fee must be paid at the time of booking. Staged or posed photography includes but is not limited to senior pictures, wedding, engagement, maternity, family, prom, graduation photos, etc. Please take a look at our Policy and contract below, and call 307-637-6458 to schedule a session before arriving at the Gardens.

https://www.botanic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Botanic-Photo-Policy-revised.pdf-2.2.pdf

Aerial view from inside the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens conservatory, showing visitors exploring on the levels below.
A cluster of oranges, grouped together on a branch.

Orangerie

Step inside this perfumed dream room full of light and views out into our exterior gardens.

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A sign reading "Bonsai House," mounted to a wooden backing.

Bonsai House

The Rupert Farr Bonsai House gives visitors an important opportunity to experience the art of Bonsai.

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A pink anthurium flower with rich green leaves, surrounded by mist.

Main Floor

Escape inside Wyoming's very own tropical paradise.

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A tiny fairy house is tucked amidst rocks and plants inside the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens' fairy garden.

Fairy Garden

“It is frightfully difficult to know much about the fairies, and almost the only thing for certain is that there are fairies wherever there are children.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

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A fringy orchid flower bends toward the camera from its pot on a shelf.

Orchid Collection

Our diverse collection of orchids provides colorful, fragrant pleasures in every season.

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Two turtles bask side by side on a rock.

Water Garden

Falls, fountains, and tranquil pools provide pleasant water sounds and visual appeal.

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A Christmas village is nestled into a corner of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, surrounded by twinkling lights.

Celebration Garden

Tucked under the stair landing is a cute display of seasonal interest where we celebrate seasons with plants and cut flowers.

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A sign reading "Theme Conservatory" hangs above a set of automatic doors.

Kabeiseman Succulent and Cactus Conservatory

The Kabeiseman Succulent and Cactus Conservatory, located inside the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory, was built with a generous gift from Carol and Earl Kabeiseman.

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