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The spring display is now showing at the Conservatory. The Great Egrets are are made of feathers & statice flowers, surrounded by Yellow Light Tulips & Pink Echeveria.
A watering can helps keep the grass growing, pink echeveria surrounds the grass.
The Great Egrets, taken from the lobby side.
A greenhouse is a centerpiece of the spring display. Humming birds & butterflies are inside. A Pandamus tree is alongside the greenhouse.
Wide shot showing the glass flowers & butterflies displayed above the greenhouse.
Taken from the second story balcony, showing the glass butterflies. Use the Spa elevator to access the balcony.
Balcony view of the Conservatory.
Glass flowers & butterflies displayed along with a Pandamus tree
The area behind the front desk changes themes with the Conservatory.
The ride 'Insanity' gives you an unique view of the city. The wind was so strong they closed the 'Big Shot' & X-Scream rides. They tell you at the bottom what rides are open. You can get a refund if you do not use all your ride tickets.
View looking south up the Strip. The Wynn Hotel and the new construction of Encore are visible. Click on 'L' option for a better view.
Good view of the Turnberry Place condos and the new Fountainbleau Las Vegas construction site. A 4,000 room luxury hotel being built on the old El Rancho & Algiers property.
View looking north. 'Downtown' or Fremont Street. In 1905 the railroad auctioned off lots on Fremont Street and the town of Las Vegas was born. The new World Market Center is at the left of downtown. WMC now has 2 buildings completed. When finished in 2012, it will have 8 buildings and 12 million sq. ft. of exhibit space for displaying furniture.
The CNY display at the Bellagio Conservatory. Red azeleas, red cyclamens, bromeliads and yellow chrysanthemums are used in the display. The large Chinese mandarin has lucky gold coins at his feet.
A 45', six level, eight sided pagoda is a central part of the CNY display. Both 6 & 8 are considered lucky numbers. Red is used because it brings happiness & a blessing.
Flower children are surrounded by red cyclamen & yellow chrysanthemum flowers.
A zig zag bridge is designed to fool evil spirits. Spirits have difficulty with corners and people with energy do not. Tai Hu stones are used in the CNY display, considered a prize addition to Chinese gardens.
The year of the pig. If you are born in the year of the pig you are chivalrous, gallant and honorable.
Another view of the zig zag bridge and pagoda. Bamboo and pandanus trees are used in the CNY display.
A Feng Shui waterfall is positioned to attract good fortune. Tai Hu stones are used in the display.
The fountain just outside of the Conservatory. People throw coins in the fountain for good luck.
A glass horse was added for the CNY display in the front desk lobby.
The area behind the front desk changes themes along with the Conservatory.