Multiple times a year, the Bellagio Conservatory changes the massive display inside the Las Vegas Strip casino and hotel lobby. Have you ever wondered what the process is like bringing larger-than-life seasonal displays to the popular tourist spot? Think massive builds, midnight swaps, thousands of props and flowers, with a team working overtime to create the ultimate Vegas photo moment.
Five times a year, the Conservatory, located inside Bellagio Las Vegas, transforms its 14,000-square-foot Botanical Gardens into an immersive, ever-evolving spectacle of color, scent, and sound. Each display is completely reimagined from the last, offering some of the most Instagram-worthy photo opportunities. Behind the scenes, expert horticulture and engineering teams bring the visions to life, blending artistry with a deep commitment to sustainability.
The Blast was invited to tour the Conservatory’s warehouse, where all the massive display pieces call home when it’s not their turn to wow guests of the Bellagio. We also talked to Lea Jonic, Conservatory Project Manager about the process of choosing the next display, how it goes from sketch to the Conservatory floor, and everything in between.
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens’ Display Changes Five Times A Year
Depending on what time of year you visit the Conservatory, the display may offer a totally different Instagram-worthy scene to enjoy.
Currently, the theme is “Springtime Symphony: Music in Motion” and will be available to enjoy through June 6, 2026.
“The Spring 2026 Conservatory display is designed to feel like a larger-than-life fairytale inspired by music boxes,” Jonic told The Blast exclusively. “Each garden bed reflects that theme and incorporates movement, creating an immersive, multi-sensory experience for guests.”
Jonic went on to explain that this particular display came with some “complex” challenges, explaining that this is the “first time every bed within the Conservatory features a moving component, adding a new layer of technical coordination.”
The Blast Toured The Conservatory’s Warehouse
The Blast got the chance to take a little tour through the Bellagio Conservatory warehouse, which is a few miles off property. With thousands of various props stored at the warehouse, you can imagine what a sight that was to see.
“There are thousands of props stored in the warehouse. Live plant material remains at Bellagio on property, as the warehouse is used strictly for props and supplies,” Jonic explained. “After each show, major elements, such as houses, walkways, figures, and more, are returned to storage. Annually, the team evaluates all items and recycles or donates anything that can no longer be reused.”
Many well-known pieces and props from previous displays were seen while on the warehouse tour, many of which are larger-than-life. This posed the question on how hard it is to get it from one location to the other when it’s time.
“Each piece must be broken down into transportable sizes that meet traffic regulations,” she explained. “At the same time, everything must be protected to ensure it arrives in perfect condition and can be efficiently reassembled on-site.”
Installation from warehouse to finished display can take almost a week with around 100 team members working around the clock. Jonic added, “Many of the elements being installed have been in fabrication for several months leading up to that window.”
‘Plant Material Itself Is Far More Complex Than Most People Realize’
What many people likely do not realize is just how “complex” the plant material can be.
“At any given time, there can be more than 800 to 1,000 varieties of plants in the garden, each carefully selected to align with the show’s design,” Jonic explained. “We partner with growers who cultivate the plants specifically for each display before they are shipped to Bellagio.”
Some items used in the displays are preserved between seasons, and others are recycled or repurposed, all depending on what the material is. Metals are sent to facilities that can “repurpose them,” standard items “go through city recycling programs” and plant material is “composted through a green waste program.”
A Lot Of ‘Creativity’ And ‘Collaboration’ Goes Into Each Bellagio Conservatory Display
From thought to sketch to the final display, a lot of hard work and energy goes into the process. Jonic said she really enjoys sharing information about the displays because, “I like to show how much creativity, collaboration, teamwork, and brainstorming goes into each display.”
“Everyone that works on this project is very passionate about bringing a new, unique and beautiful creation to life,” she said. “Everyone does it with our guests’ happiness in mind.”
Each display’s timeline from thought to Conservatory floor can be up to a year in advance. The ideal timeline for the creation is that the team begins to review a possible theme for a season a year prior and then goes from there.
“We work closely with an outside designer, acclaimed event designer Mr. Ed Libby, who most often proposes themes for consideration,” Jonic shared.
More About The Current Display
The current display, “Springtime Symphony: Music in Motion” can be enjoyed now through June 6, 2026, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (Pro tip: there are far less people there during the overnight hours, so if you’re looking for photos with less people in the background, that would be the ultimate time to visit.)
From June 7-12, the Conservatory will be closed to prepare for the next display. The summer display will be open from June 13 to September 12, 2026.
Located near the Bellagio Las Vegas lobby, the Conservatory is easy to find and the perfect spot to take some great photos.
The current display offers a very springlike feel around every turn, with larger-than-life pieces that really set the scene for a whimsical, rebirth vibe. With so many moving parts, springlike sounds and scents, and perfect pastel colors to further set the scene, this is a display that cannot be missed.
For more information about Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, visit the website.