Milwaukee, WI
The Mitchell Park Domes feature one acre under glass in three domes– the world’s only conoidal (not geodesic) glass houses which provide a better angle for solar heating and more height for tall trees. The Domes opened in the 1960s and were dedicated by First Lady, Mrs. Ladybird Johnson. This is another winner in Milwaukee– also run by their impressive parks department.
It was POURING while we were here and, amusingly, it was also raining inside. Apparently, the domes aren’t water-tight. It just added to the rainforesty feel of the tropical dome! Jeff says these are the epi-dome-ee of conservatories.
The tropical dome 
Abnormal growth of Anthurium flowers called fasciation. 
Celebs Pepper Vine 
The Desert Dome 
Winter would be better in a town with these domes! 
Love the color contrast. Lion’s Tail Agave 
Agave attenuata variegata. Ahhh-gave! 
Variegated Nopal 
Magnificent Notocactus magnificus 
A rescued bearded dragon 
I just don’t understand but this is one of two “underwater” displays we ran across recently. ??? 
The Domes on a very rainy day!