Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden, Key West

About Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden

Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden welcomes visitors to talk, laugh, and dance with orphaned parrots at its Elizabeth Street location in Key West. The garden houses individual birds including macaws named Ara and Babyblue, Lucy, a cockatoo called Peaches, and an Amazon parrot named Buddy. These feathered teachers interact directly with guests in a tropical setting. Nancy Forrester, an environmental artist and sustainability activist, created the garden as both a sanctuary and educational space. The attraction suits families with children seeking an interactive experience beyond typical Key West attractions. Visitors engage with the animals in a hands-on environment designed around parrot care and rehoming education. The garden operates daily and functions as a working space for Forrester's environmental art practice and advocacy for adopting rather than shopping for parrots.