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)
508 volunteers
38,000 volunteer hours
175 full-time staff members
870,000 annual attendees
33,108 member households
95,900 total herbarium specimens
4,482 species in the Living Collection
519 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.
