Learn more about the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

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Quick Facts

Desert Botanical Garden is here to help you enjoy the beauty of the desert and care about it.

140 acres
55 acres under cultivation
50,000+ plant displays showcased in beautiful outdoor exhibits
1 of only 24 botanical gardens accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (formerly American Association of Museums)
658 volunteers
49,456 volunteer hours
175 full-time staff members
550,000 annual attendees
28,876 member households

99,300 total herbarium specimens

4,482 species in the Living Collection
544 rare and endangered species in care at the Garden

Partial funding provided by Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.

 

Our Mission
ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
Dec. 22-23 and Dec. 26-30: Last Garden entry is 3 p.m. The Garden will reopen at 5:30 p.m. to Las Noches de las Luminarias ticket holders.
 Dec. 24 : Early Closure. Last General Admission at 2 p.m. Dec. 25: Garden Closed