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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

Still thinking about the Garden Gnome Grove Opening...🏡We loved getting to see all of our esteemed gnomesteaders and the...
09/28/2026

Still thinking about the Garden Gnome Grove Opening...🏡

We loved getting to see all of our esteemed gnomesteaders and their gnome home installations appearing through the Oak Grove trails. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!!

And a special thanks to all our partners who made this event full of magic:

🌭 The Corndog Co ATX
🍧 SnoMo
🎨 Austin Creative Reuse
🍄 Central Texas Mycological Society
🐞 Wizzie Brown

Swing by the Garden soon to take a look at the gnomestead village - up through November 8th!

Who’s ready for some fall birdwatching? 👀🪶🌿Tomorrow, Sept. 22nd, grab your binoculars and join Travis Audubon and Zilker...
09/21/2026

Who’s ready for some fall birdwatching? 👀🪶🌿

Tomorrow, Sept. 22nd, grab your binoculars and join Travis Audubon and Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy experts for a morning of birding at Zilker Botanical Garden!

We’ll hit the trails, keep our eyes on the treetops, and see who’s fluttering, flitting, and flying through the Garden. Along the way, you’ll learn how to identify local birds and discover more about the feathered friends that call the Garden home.

Pack your birding essentials:
• Water
• Comfy walking shoes
• Binoculars
• Camera (because you know you’ll want a photo!)

Let’s see what we can find! 🐦🔎 Register at the link below.

https://zilkergarden.org/event/early-birds-in-the-garden-15/

Come raise a glass and explore the plants that inspire a homegrown Texas spirit. 🌵🥀At Cocktails with the Curator on Frid...
09/17/2026

Come raise a glass and explore the plants that inspire a homegrown Texas spirit. 🌵🥀

At Cocktails with the Curator on Friday, September 25th, enjoy handcrafted cocktails featuring Waterloo Gin’s Prickly Pear and Rose Gin, inspired by the natural beauty of the Lone Star State. Learn about the art of gin distillation during a live mixology demonstration, and hear the story behind this locally inspired spirit.

Your ticket includes handcrafted cocktails and a exclusive tour of the Garden’s beautiful and expansive Cactus & Succulent Collection with Conservancy Curator Jeff Pavlat.

Good gin, rare cacti, and an evening at the Garden - what’s not to love? 🍸 Buy your tickets at the link below!

https://zilkergarden.org/event/cocktails-with-the-curator-featuring-waterloo-gin

Hey prospective gnomesteaders - we still have some spots available for you to set up a cozy residence in our Garden Gnom...
09/15/2026

Hey prospective gnomesteaders - we still have some spots available for you to set up a cozy residence in our Garden Gnome Grove! 🏠

Head to the link in our bio to get the low down on this Saturday's Garden Gnome Grove Opening Celebration from 10am - 2pm, including last-minute registrations for gnomestead plots, Wizzie Brown's Bug Walk, and the Central Texas Mycological Society Mushroom Walks. 🐛🐌🍄

This day's for our community to come join us in the garden for local food (The Corndog Co ATX + SnoMo), recycled material crafts from Austin Creative Reuse, and - of course - all the tiny magic of the gnome homes themselves. Don't miss it!!!

https://zilkergarden.org/garden-gnome-grove-fall-2026/

📸: Amanda Tejada

🍄 Get ready to look at the forest floor a little differently!Join the Central Texas Mycological Society for a Mushroom W...
09/11/2026

🍄 Get ready to look at the forest floor a little differently!

Join the Central Texas Mycological Society for a Mushroom Walk at the Garden Gnome Grove opening on September 19th! We’ll dig into mushroom folklore, learn some cool natural science facts, and explore the fascinating fungal networks working away beneath our feet. 🌿

Can’t make the early one? No worries! We’re doing two tours - one at 9:30 AM and another at 11 AM. Pick your mushroom-wandering time and come explore! 🍄🌱

🎟️ Register for either walk at the link below!

https://zilkergarden.org/event/mushroom-walks-with-central-texas-mycological-society/

Monarch migration incoming - plant native! 🌱It's not too late to transform your backyard into a butterfly waystation for...
09/08/2026

Monarch migration incoming - plant native! 🌱

It's not too late to transform your backyard into a butterfly waystation for the fall. Start with this magical Butterfly Milkweed (𝘈𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘢), a native perennial with a showy cluster of orange blooms through the summer + early fall. Milkweed is a critical host plant for monarchs and also attracts many other butterflies and bees.

Plant from container-grown plants in spring or fall, choosing a permanently sunny, well-drained site. Water thoroughly after planting but avoid overwatering - this plant establishes better with modest moisture and excellent drainage. Keep an eye out for milkweed seeds and starters at your local Texas nurseries. 💚🧡

Learn more about this plant and where you can find it in our garden spaces at the link below!

https://zilkergarden.org/plant/butterfly-milkweed/

📸: Alec Sugars

🏠🐛 Garden Gnome Grove is opening soon, and the bugs are invited!Join us at the Opening Ceremony for a guided Bug Walk wi...
09/03/2026

🏠🐛 Garden Gnome Grove is opening soon, and the bugs are invited!

Join us at the Opening Ceremony for a guided Bug Walk with Wizzie Brown, starting at 10:00 AM on September 19th.

Explore the garden while learning to identify common landscape and garden pests, native pollinators, and the insects that make their home in our urban landscapes. Wizzie will share practical ID tips, safe management practices, and plenty of fun bug facts along the way.

Perfect for families, gardeners, and curious nature-lovers. Come celebrate the new gnomesteads and get to know the tiny creatures that help our gardens thrive! Get your tickets at the link below.🌿🦋

https://zilkergarden.org/event/bug-walk-with-wizzie-brown-2/

09/02/2026

Inhale fresh air, exhale stress! 💨🌿

Join wellness instructor Jené for a Outdoor Sound Bath this Sunday from 9:30-10:30am. Whatever's heavy on your mind and heart these days, this morning session is sure to be a peaceful feast for the eyes, ears, and nervous system. ❤️

💸Cost: $20 for non-members, $10 for Conservancy members. Get your tickets at the link below!

https://zilkergarden.org/event/outdoor-sound-bath-with-jene/

Garden Update 📌Starting today, September 1st, we’re now open 9:00am - 5:00pm for the regular season. Come visit us somet...
09/01/2026

Garden Update 📌

Starting today, September 1st, we’re now open 9:00am - 5:00pm for the regular season. Come visit us sometime soon - and bring all your friends, kids, dogs, coworkers, and neighbors 'cause there's something for everyone here! See you soon 👀

📸: American Painted Lady (𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴) on top of a Gregg's Blue Mistflower (𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘨𝘪𝘪)

🌳 Curious about the trees growing in your yard? Or maybe you’re ready to learn a fun new skill?Join Central Texas Seed S...
08/28/2026

🌳 Curious about the trees growing in your yard? Or maybe you’re ready to learn a fun new skill?

Join Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks on Sept. 12 from 9-11am at Zilker Botanical Garden for a hands-on Tree ID lesson! 🌱

You’ll learn how to identify native trees and discover how to safely and ethically collect seeds to donate to TreeFolks’ Seeds to Trees Native Nursery - helping grow the next generation of native trees right here in Central Texas.

📍 Plan to meet your intrepid walk leader Bailey Hoops at the Flag Pole and get ready to explore, learn, and connect with the trees around you! Register at the link below.

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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