Zilker Botanical Garden — located on 28 acres nestled within Zilker Metropolitan Park in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas, Zilker Botanical Garden is often called “the jewel in the heart of Austin”. Theme gardens such as the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, Riparian Streambed, and Rose Garden are interconnected with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds, while the Hartman Prehistoric Garden recreates a Cretaceous habitat filled with plants from the time of the dinosaurs. Featuring heritage live oaks set into a hillside, the Garden offers a lush, shady respite perfect for an urban get-away stroll.
Beat the Heat: New Summer Hours at Zilker Botanical Garden!
To ensure the comfort and safety of our visitors and staff during the hot summer months, Zilker Botanical Garden will be adjusting its hours of operation.
NEW Summer Hours: July 1 – August 30, the Garden will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, with final entry at 3:30 PM.
We encourage all visitors, especially photographers, to plan your visits accordingly. Take advantage of the early morning light and cooler temperatures for a more enjoyable experience.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the garden! For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact us at info@zbgconservancy.org.
Parking Fee Implementation
NOTICE: The overflow parking lot on Stratford Dr. will have seasonal pay stations on weekends, holidays, and special events beginning March 2, 2024. Garden visitors who purchase admission can request a parking pass and do not need to pay to park. For more information please refer to the official press release from the City of Austin.
- Tickets & Admission
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Membership
Becoming a member today allows you unlimited access to the Garden for the next year as well as reciprocal access to all American Horticulture Society gardens: 330-plus gardens, arboretum, and conservatories in the country, including Lady Bird Wildflower Center in Austin. In order to access your member discounts, be sure to register or sign in when signing up for garden visits and programs.
Members - Free
Children (ages 2 & Under) – Free
Youth – (ages 3 & 17)
- Austin Resident $3
- Non Austin Resident $4
Adults – (ages 18 - 61)
- Austin Resident $6
- Non Austin Resident $8
Seniors – (ages 62 & Over)
- Austin Resident $5
- Non-Austin Resident $7
ADA access is limited and wheelchairs are not available for rent. Accessible parking is available at the Barton Springs entrance located at 2220 Barton Springs. Rd.
Free Day admission can be reserved via the General Admission at https://115439a.blackbaudhosting.com/115439a/page.aspx?pid=213&tab=2&txobjid=f79a6938-4018-4d0e-940d-98a765f7286a
MUSEUMS FOR ALL
Zilker Botanical Garden invites all families with Electronic Benefits Transfer cards, WIC cards, STAR cards, CHIP cards, Medicaid cards and MAP identification cards to show their card(s) to receive FREE General Admission tickets. Maintaining affordable access for everyone is a top priority for ZBG. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free access to Zilker Botanical Garden. Upon arrival, you will also be asked to present your EBT card.
RECIPROCAL
Zilker Botanical Garden participates in the American Horticulture Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) which entitles you to special admission privileges and discounts at 330+ gardens throughout North America. Present your current membership card at the admissions counter. Please remember that the gardens you visit rely on admission and donations to maintain their collections and gardens for all to enjoy, so please consider making a contribution on your visit. Thank you for your interest and support of Public Gardens. Follow this link to learn more.
Photography Session fee - $50
- Photography sessions are allowed. No advance scheduling is required; please pay the photography permit when you purchase your tickets.
- No space is available for use as a dressing room, and restrooms may not be used for this purpose.
- Filming permits are required for commercial filming.
Refunds
Your ticket purchase helps support the mission of Zilker Botanical Garden, so please note the Garden does not provide refunds; however, admission at a later date due to weather or schedule conflict is allowed. Contact info@zbgconservancy.org if you need to change the date of your visit.
- Hours & Location
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Beat the Heat: New Summer Hours at Zilker Botanical Garden!
To ensure the comfort and safety of our visitors and staff during the hot summer months, Zilker Botanical Garden will be adjusting its hours of operation.
NEW Summer Hours: July 1 – August 30, the Garden will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, with final entry at 3:30 PM.
We encourage all visitors, especially photographers, to plan your visits accordingly. Take advantage of the early morning light and cooler temperatures for a more enjoyable experience.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the garden! For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact us at info@zbgconservancy.org.
The Garden is open 9 AM-5 PM in the Fall/Winter. The final entry is 30 minutes prior to closing. The Garden is open to the public 7 days a week, year-round.
Annual Garden Closures: New Year’s Day, ABC Kite Fest, The Fourth of July, ACL weekends 1 & 2, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
2022 Holiday Hours: Zilker Botanical Garden is CLOSED Saturday and Sunday (December 24 & 25), OPEN Friday and Monday (December 23 & 26).
Physical Address:
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78746
- Rentals & Reservations
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Interested in renting a space at the Garden? Please review the Rental Guidebook and for answers to frequently asked questions and a list of rental locations and rates.
E-mail the Event Coordination Team at ZBGrentals@austintexas.gov to inquire about availability of specific dates and event details. Please be as specific as possible, and note that reservations can only be made up to six months in advance.
Due to garden public usage and garden club meetings, there is limited rental availability. We recommend making rental inquiries a minimum of four months in advance. All rentals in the Garden, with the exception of the Oak Grove, must take place during day light hours.
For more information on our available spaces, including photos and floor plans, please review the links belows.
Auditorium
Greene Room
Butler Window
Memorial Arch
The Promenade
Tea House
The Hartman Pavilion
South Lawn
Oak Grove
- About Us
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Zilker Botanical Garden — located on 28 acres nestled within Zilker Metropolitan Park in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas, Zilker Botanical Garden is often called “the jewel in the heart of Austin”. Theme gardens such as the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, Riparian Streambed, and Rose Garden are interconnected with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds, while the Hartman Prehistoric Garden recreates a Cretaceous habitat filled with plants from the time of the dinosaurs. Featuring heritage live oaks set into a hillside, the Garden offers a lush, shady respite perfect for an urban get-away stroll.
Zilker Botanical Garden is a public-private partnership between The City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) and The Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy (ZGBC), which manages over 30 garden clubs through the Austin Area Garden Council (AAGC). The garden is open to the public most days year-round and is enjoyed by over 125,000 visitors each year, including thousands of school children from Austin and the surrounding communities.
- Virtual Tour
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Participate in an innovative Virtual Tour of the Zilker Botanical Gardens for use on phones, tablets, and computers which is available in both English and Spanish. Click on either version for a guided tour of our featured gardens:
This is a large download, you may experience delays. Please let us know your experience and we will work to make this exciting new educational guide to our gardens more user friendly. We also would like to know how the information was helpful to you as well as what information you would like in future.
- Safety in the Garden
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Please enjoy your visit while observing safe practices:
Please visit www.zilkergarden.org to purchase tickets. Conservancy members receiving free admission must reserve a time. A one-way route through the Garden—especially on narrow trails—is strongly encouraged. Social distancing remains important. It is hot outside in Austin's summer months, do not leave dogs in cars unattended.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Zilker Botanical Garden!
- Photography sessions are allowed. No advance scheduling is required; please pay the photography permit when you purchase your tickets. No space is available for use as a dressing room, and restrooms may not be used for this purpose.
- Filming permits are required for commercial filming.
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