Step Into Paradise at Bellagio's Summer 2026 Conservatory Display

^{The tiger and the toucan, silently judging everyone who walks through the Bellagio Conservatory. The Summer 2026 display runs through September 12.} 

LAS VEGAS – One of my favorite things to do as a Las Vegas local is make my way down to the Strip to check out the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens whenever there's a new display. It's one of the perfect attractions, especially during summer; it’s free, for all ages, and always gives Vegas visitors something pretty to look at.

Summer here is in full swing; it’s basically hot enough to bake cookies outside on the sidewalk now, which also means it's time to say goodbye to the Conservatory’s spring display. For summer 2026, you can expect to walk into what feels like a tropical escape.

The new display, called 'Paradise,' fills the 14,000-square-foot Bellagio Conservatory with flamingos, monkeys, lions, lion cubs, giraffes, herons, and more. It almost makes you feel like you're stepping into the jungle or the Sahara.

What Paradise Looks Like

The Conservatory's display changes five times a year for Lunar New Year, spring, summer, fall, and winter. The summer edition is one of the longest displays, running until September 12. That gives both locals and visitors the entire summer to experience it, which is especially great for families with kids out of school.

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I was already excited before I even got inside the casino. Art director and designer Ed Libby always puts serious thought into the colors, sounds, and scents that greet you even as you walk up. This display smells like The Wild, a blend of white patchouli, geranium, and tuberose, with hints of warm amber and sueded musk. A lot of words to describe a fresh, floral scent that fits the space well.

This was on a Wednesday morning at Bellagio. It was busy, but not to the point that you were constantly having to scoot by people.

If you want to grab photos without competing for space, weekdays are always the better choice. Weekends get busy no matter where you are in Vegas. I mentioned in my coverage of last year's winter display that going around 2 or 3 a.m. is the quietest experience.  I still haven't personally made that 2 a.m. journey, since I value my sleep quality. There's something about seeing all the tourists experience the display for the first time that makes it more enjoyable anyway.

Many of the Conservatory's displays have fountains and waterfalls that use water recycled from the property's on-site wells.

Kudos to Bellagio for using recycled water from its on-site wells to power parts of the display. Considering that we live in a desert city, it's wise of them to recycle water on a large part of the property solely for aesthetics. The 120-person Bellagio horticulture team maintains both the Conservatory and the property's botanical grounds, and the hard work shows.

Eat and Drink in the Display

As with every Bellagio Conservatory display, there are a few options that let you eat and drink right inside the action rather than just observing it.

I hope I didn’t disturb this lovely family having brunch at The Garden Table. Perhaps they would’ve let me try a bite if I asked nicely?

The Garden Table returns with brunch from Sadelle’s at $135 per person, with seatings at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. For dinner, Michael Mina takes over at $195 per person with seatings at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Both options put you literally in the middle of an art installation, which is great for a special occasion.

New this season is the Watering Hole, a 90-minute cocktail tasting experience set up inside the display. The experience includes small plate appetizers, but the real focus is sipping cocktails while giraffes peer right over you. The starting price is $500 for parties of four or fewer and $1,000 or more for groups of five or more. Seatings are at 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m. 

If the display has you captivated enough to take a piece home, the Giardini Home Store carries themed merchandise for every Conservatory update.

On your way out, you can stop at the Giardini Home Store right next door. This little shop always carries merchandise tied to the current display, so you can take a piece of Paradise home with you. But just know the prices of those tiny decorations are indeed not so tiny.

As always, this art installation at Bellagio is free and open to all ages. It's one of the few summer activities on the Strip that works for kids, tourists, locals, and anyone who just wants a few art-filled minutes away from the busy casino floor. I'm always impressed when they change it, and stopping by to visit meant that I could grab a sweet treat from Bellagio's delicious patisserie right next door.

All photos are taken by Vanessa Alves-Johnson