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Bellagio unveils stunning jungle-themed summer conservatory display

New summer happenings debut at Bellagio's conservatory & gardens

By Emily Caldwell Published June 25, 2026 8:22 AM

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The Bellagio in Las Vegas is known around the world for it’s stunning conservatory & botanical garden displays — which are planned years in advance. This summer, Bellagio has transformed the space into a tropical paradise where exotic wildlife, lush greenery and vibrant florals bring the beauty of the jungle to life. Available through September 12th, the new display (titled Paradise: Nature’s Most Beautiful Creations) combines cascading vines and towering plants with larger-than-life animal sculptures to capture the majesty and elegance of the wild.

The Watering Hole

In addition to this new summer, jungle-themed conservatory display, Bellagio has also dropped “The Watering Hole” a first-ever nightly cocktail experience featuring a curated three-course journey with handcrafted cocktails and small plates served in the center of the gardens. This exclusive nightly cocktail experience is available daily at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and can be booked online (pricing begins at $500 plus tax for parties of up to four guests and $1,000 plus tax for parties of five or more).

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“Paradise invites guests on an unforgettable journey into an enchanting jungle world unlike anything we’ve created before,” said Libby. “From a spectacular 40-foot-tall treehouse soaring above the Conservatory to majestic animals, stunning botanicals and epic artistry at every turn, the sheer scale of the experience is truly breathtaking. The exhibit allows visitors to leave the everyday behind and step into a captivating summer journey inspired by the beauty, mystery and excitement of the natural world.”

Sustainability and construction

Sure, the Bellagio displays are always breathtaking but I always found their commitment to sustainability and thoughtful planning of each display so interesting. All of the water used here comes from on-site underground wells that use rain and recycled water from the resort which avoids the use of municipal potable water. Once each display ends and they prepare for the new season, all of the plants and botanical materials without any remaining viable life are composted into organic waste that helps improve the environment. This commitment to sustainability is something I’ve always appreciated about the Bellagio.

By the numbers

20,450: Plants featured throughout the display
8,500: Assorted goose feathers adorning the tigers in the North Bed
2,500: Preserved pampas grass plumes creating the lion’s mane
900 pounds: Amount of brown and golden flax seeds used to create the giraffes’ coats
100: Employees who worked around the clock for six days to bring the display to life
21: Animals featured throughout the Conservatory for the summer season
11: Date palms in the display, each standing more than 20 feet tall
3: Bird species represented throughout the display

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Emily is a Features Writer at The Manual, where she specializes in food, beverage, and travel content. She focuses on weaving…

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