Zilker Botanical Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden Zilker Botanical Garden — located on 28 acres in Austin, Texas has often been called “the jewel in the heart of Austin”. Welcome to Zilker Botanical Garden!
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Visit www.zilkergarden.org for ticket information. Themed gardens such as rose, herb, and Japanese are interconnected with streams, waterfalls, and Koi-filled ponds. The Hartman Prehistoric Garden recreates a 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. 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

Photographers – Please see information on required registration for commercial and professional use. There are regularly scheduled events and meetings held at the Botanical Gardens that may interfere with gaining access to that perfect location for your photo. Please visit our website for updated information. www.zilkergarden.org

💐 Close out National Garden Week in full bloom on June 13th from 10 AM–12 PM with a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop d...
05/29/2026

💐 Close out National Garden Week in full bloom on June 13th from 10 AM–12 PM with a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop designed to bring the colors of summer home with you!

Learn the art of floral design as you create your own fresh seasonal arrangement using beautiful blooms and greenery. Guests will explore the fundamentals of bouquet composition, including color balance, texture, layering, and styling techniques in a relaxed, creative setting.

Perfect for a daytime outing with friends, a creative solo experience, or anyone looking to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the season, this workshop offers a refreshing way to connect with nature and leave inspired - plus, you’ll take home your own handcrafted arrangement. 🌿✨

Buy your ticket at the link below!

https://zilkergarden.org/event/flower-arranging-workshop/

🔍 Woodland Faerie Trail I-Spy Series - Week 4 🔍Each week, we’ll spotlight a magical miniature detail hidden somewhere al...
05/28/2026

🔍 Woodland Faerie Trail I-Spy Series - Week 4 🔍

Each week, we’ll spotlight a magical miniature detail hidden somewhere along the Woodland Faerie Trail and it’s your job to find it!

Last week's answer:
📚 The tiny library shelf is part of plot #32, Tarbaca Girl!

This week’s I-Spy challenge:
🪡 Can you spot this tiny button path winding its way through a faerie village?

Keep your eyes peeled for this detail as you explore the trail this week! Comment “FOUND IT” when you spy it, then check back next week for the correct answer + a brand new I-Spy challenge! 👀

The roots of Austin gardening run deep at Zilker Botanical Garden! 🌿Since 1955, the Austin Area Garden Council and its g...
05/27/2026

The roots of Austin gardening run deep at Zilker Botanical Garden! 🌿

Since 1955, the Austin Area Garden Council and its garden clubs have helped shape and support Zilker Botanical Garden, creating a space founded in community, education, and a love of gardening. Today, that legacy continues through the ongoing partnership and support of the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy.

During National Garden Week from June 7th-13th, we’re celebrating the people and passion behind the gardens with:

🪴Plant, book, and puzzle sales
🪏Gardening demos
💐Hands-on activities
🪵Educational workshops + events

Join us for a week of gardening, community, and celebration at Zilker Botanical Garden! Learn more + view the full schedule:

zilkergarden.org/national-garden-week-2026

📌 Garden Bulletin: Summer Hours! 📌Starting next Monday, June 1st, we’ll be back to our summer hours! From June through A...
05/26/2026

📌 Garden Bulletin: Summer Hours! 📌

Starting next Monday, June 1st, we’ll be back to our summer hours! From June through August, the Garden will be open daily from 8 am – 4 pm (last entry at 3:30pm).

We can’t wait to see you in the Garden! Plan your visit at the link below. ☀️🌿

https://zilkergarden.org/hours-admissions/

Thanks When Where What Austin!!
05/25/2026

Thanks When Where What Austin!!

UPDATE: This job posting has now closed. Thank you for your interest - hope to see you in the Garden soon!Looking for a ...
05/23/2026

UPDATE: This job posting has now closed. Thank you for your interest - hope to see you in the Garden soon!

Looking for a hands-on outdoor job in Austin? 🪏🌱

Austin Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a seasonal, part-time General Maintenance Worker at Zilker Botanical Garden to help maintain our beautiful gardens and green spaces through landscaping, irrigation support, and plant care while gaining valuable experience with great City of Austin benefits.

This job posting will only be open until Tuesday, May 26th, so apply now through the link below!

https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/COA_Careers/details/Seasonal---General-Maintenance-Worker-I--Zilker-Botanical-Garden-Austin-Parks-and-Recreation-_JR103904?workerSubType=80053b2029eb1001d7131a5bf1f90001

🔍 Woodland Faerie Trail I-Spy Series - Week 3 🔍Each week, we’ll spotlight a magical miniature detail hidden somewhere al...
05/21/2026

🔍 Woodland Faerie Trail I-Spy Series - Week 3 🔍

Each week, we’ll spotlight a magical miniature detail hidden somewhere along the Woodland Faerie Trail and it’s your job to find it!

Last week's answer:
🎏 The miniature koi pond is part of plot #46, Hootenanny Shennany!

This week’s I-Spy challenge:
📚 Can you spot this tiny faerie library, nestled under a crochet canopy?

Keep your eyes peeled for this detail as you explore the trail this week! Comment “FOUND IT” when you spy it, then check back next week for the correct answer + a brand new I-Spy challenge! 👀

Have you ever looked closely at how an insect “feels” its surroundings? 🦗☀️The green bush-cricket (or katydid) relies on...
05/19/2026

Have you ever looked closely at how an insect “feels” its surroundings? 🦗☀️

The green bush-cricket (or katydid) relies on its long, filamentous antennae - which can contain up to 30 individual segments - to navigate the world around it. Unlike grasshoppers, which have short, thickened antennae, tettigoniids like this one have long, filamentous antennae that often extend beyond their body length.

Antennae allow arthropods to gather a wide range of environmental information, including chemical, physical, and thermal cues. This important sensory system helps insects move around, find mates, and avoid predators.

📸: Brittney Kupstas

Bring home a living piece of art with one of the plant world’s most striking species at our Staghorn Fern Mounting Works...
05/18/2026

Bring home a living piece of art with one of the plant world’s most striking species at our Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop on June 11, from 12pm - 1pm! 🌿

In this guided workshop, you’ll learn:
• Step-by-step plant mounting techniques
• How to care for and maintain staghorn ferns long-term
• The unique growth habits that make these plants so special

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own mounted staghorn fern ready to display at home. All tools and materials are included, making this workshop perfect for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike.

Purchase tickets today at the link below! 🫎📯

https://zilkergarden.org/event/staghorn-fern-mounting-workshop/

🔍 Woodland Faerie Trail I-Spy Series - Week 2 🔍Each week, we’ll spotlight a magical miniature detail hidden somewhere al...
05/14/2026

🔍 Woodland Faerie Trail I-Spy Series - Week 2 🔍

Each week, we’ll spotlight a magical miniature detail hidden somewhere along the Woodland Faerie Trail and it’s your job to find it!

Last week's answer:
🍓 The faerie feast table is part of plot #104, May Day Festival!

This week’s I-Spy challenge:
🎏 Can you spot this miniature koi pond?

Keep your eyes peeled for this detail as you explore the trail this week! Comment “FOUND IT” when you spy it, then check back next week for the correct answer + a brand new I-Spy challenge! 👀

Address

2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX
78746

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(512) 477-8672

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