Desert Botanical Garden

About

Explore stunning desert plants, enjoy evening events, and maybe spot a snake.

Why go

• Shows just how much life actually exists in the Sonoran Desert
• Always so beautiful
• It's even better in person

Must try

• Butterfly exhibit
• Super bloom exhibit
• See one of the oldest and tallest cacti
• Hole in the Rock Trail
• Discovery Trail

Pro tips

• Get your tickets in advance, book online
• Go earlier in the day as paths were closed
• Visit during both day and night
• Visit mid-morning for perfect lighting
• Head to the Sunset Photo Loop

Good to know

• Free admission the second Tuesday of every month
• Free on tuesdays

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Rating

4.8 / 5

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