Planning Your Media Visit & Sending Requests
Harry P. Leu Gardens is proud to collaborate with local and national media to highlight the different programs and exhibitions offered. If you are a member of the media, please reach out to our team via email to discuss your needs.
For general press inquiries, advertising, and commercial photo/video permits, please contact Tracy Micciche, Event & Marketing Manager. For preferred image requests and content creator/influencer inquiries, please contact Caitlyn McGonigal, Digital Marketing Coordinator. If you are a student or education professional sending a media request, please contact Spencer Jones, Education Manager.
When reaching out, please reach out via email at least one week prior to your requested media visit date with the following:
- Your name and affiliated media group/account
- A media kit, or information on your media group/account
- Details on your coverage request, including number of requested visitors, which event/program you wish to cover, and any gear/equipment you plan to bring that the Gardens should take into consideration
- The anticipated publishing date of your coverage
We understand that the landscape of media and news is ever-evolving, and may occasionally call for last-minute requests. At Harry P. Leu Gardens, we strive to accommodate these requests when possible.
Join Our Media List
Harry P. Leu Gardens offers an email list for members of the media and content creators. This list provides details on upcoming partnership, collaboration, and visit opportunities that are dedicated to members of the media. Members of the media of all sizes are encouraged to sign up for this list. To sign up for the official Harry P. Leu Gardens media list, please click here.
By signing up for the Harry P. Leu Gardens media list, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32803, US, http://www.leugardens.org. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.
Please note this is the only official media list for Harry P. Leu Gardens.
Media Policy
While visiting the Gardens as a member of the media, please keep the following in mind to help ensure an enjoyable visit for yourself, your media team, and other guests of Harry P. Leu Gardens:
- Please be respectful of guests and event spaces. Please do not block, disrupt, or hinder visitor accessibility, pathways, restroom areas, or garden displays. Occasionally, the Gardens staff may be working in garden areas and using equipment with some noise during your visit.
- Photographs, video, or film for commercial or advertising purposes must be authorized by Harry P. Leu Gardens in advance. Photo/video behind-the-scenes is prohibited unless requested and approved in advance.
- The Gardens reserves the right to limit access for wagons, carts, and large equipment. Harry P. Leu Gardens is a no drone zone. Media requests including drone flight will be denied.
- Please note the prohibited items policy applies to all guests, including media professionals. Please review our Know Before You Go page for further information on Harry P. Leu Gardens policies.
Harry P. Leu Gardens may cancel or reschedule a media visit, event, or partnership/collaboration at any point, if the Gardens or City of Orlando believe it to be in the best interest of the Gardens, its guests, plant displays, and/or it does not align with Harry P. Leu Gardens' mission.