Saturday, 24 February 2024

Orchids, cacti, lemurs, chameleons and an emu at the Orchid Festival in Kew Gardens, 10th February 2024 - Part 1

After wandering around Kew Gardens looking at wildlife for a few hours in the morning on 10th February, I went to the Princess of Wales Conservatory in order to visit the Orchid Festival and see the wonderful orchids and other plants there. 

Hanging orchid near the entrance to the conservatory

Staggering display of cacti at the entrance

A family of lemurs were waiting to greet the visitors!


Pots containing beautiful orchids were placed amongst the normal plants in the conservatory

Lots of cacti and succulents with added orchids displayed here and there



Giant emu wearing a necklace of orchids!

Some of the exotic plants housed in the conservatory


Colourful chameleon 

Wonderful display of orchids in the pond area


plus a few more lemurs!

and a yak

Other flowers on display included a purple waterlily

Pitcher plant in a quiet annexe off the main part of the conservatory

Subtle colouring for this orchid

Not so subtle-colouring for a large chameleon!

There were several colourful chameleons keeping their eye on the orchids



I had a great time at the Orchid Festival and took so many photographs - Part 2 of my visit to follow!!

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