Green Animals Topiary Garden
Built c. 1860
Home to more than 80 topiary animals and other figures for more than a century, Green Animals also blazes with colorful flowers from May until October. The 7-acre property overlooks Narragansett Bay.
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Things to Do

Brayton House Virtual Tour
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History
Discover the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States, dating to the early 20th century.
Learn more about Green Animals Topiary Garden
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Original Builder
Thomas E. Brayton
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Gardener
Joseph Carreiro, superintendent of the property from 1905 to 1945, George Mendonca, superintendent until 1985
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Ownership transferred to the Preservation Society
1972
Interested in a group tour?
Special rates available for groups of 20 or more adults and 10 or more students.
Learn more about group toursAudio tours are self-guided using our free audio tour app
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Admission with any Newport Mansions ticket


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Open Fridays & Saturdays, June 6 - August 30Guide-led tours, advance timed tickets required.


Hunter House
Open Sunday & Mondays, June 1 - September 1Guide-led tours, advance timed tickets required.


The Breakers Stable & Carriage House
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdaysand Thursdays, July 1 - August 7
Admission with any Newport Mansions ticket