Zilker Botanical Garden — located on 30 acres in Austin, Texas has often been called “the jewel in the heart of Austin”.
Welcome to Zilker Botanical Garden!
Zilker Botanical Garden — located on 30 acres in Austin, Texas has often been called “the jewel in the heart of Austin”. Theme gardens such as rose, herb and Japanese garden are interconnected with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds. The Hartman Prehistoric Garden recreates local dinosaur habitat.
This garden is a unique collaboration between The City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) and the Austin Area Garden Council (AAGC). The garden is open to the public most days year-round and is enjoyed by over 400,000 visitors each year, including thousands of school children from Austin and the surrounding communities.
ZBG is pet friendly! Please keep pets on a leash and bring your own bags for messes.
From our annual spring garden festival - Zilker Garden Festival, to AAGC garden club workshops and plant sales throughout the year, to docent-led tours, we offer our visitors countless ways to enjoy Zilker Botanical Garden.
Reservations are required for all events on the Zilker Botanical Garden grounds or in the building, including wedding or memorial ceremonies. The Garden Center Greene Room and Auditorium are available for receptions, parties and gatherings. For availability and reservations, please call 512-477-8672 ext. 10 or email [email protected].
Photographers – Please see information on required registration for commercial and professional use. There are regularly schedule events and meetings held at the Botanical Gardens that may interfere with gaining access to that perfect location for your photo.
ZBG's hours are 9am -5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm (effective Sunday, Nov. 6th)
Admission, cash or check, is:
$1 for children (ages 3-12)
$2 for adults, Austin resident
(ages 13-61)
$3 for adults, non-resident
(ages 13-61)
$1 for seniors (age 62 & over)
