This program was developed as a partnership between Norfolk’s Therapeutic Recreation Center and Virginia Zoological Park’s Horticulture Department. Individuals with physical, mental, social or emotional impairments participate in this year-round gardening program. Participants grow their own vegetables, flowers and herbs in the Zoo’s greenhouse. The plants are later planted into the participants own individual gardens. The program is led by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists and the Zoo’s horticulture staff. The garden is located behind the Color Garden and is a place where people and plants grow.