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Dog Days at the Garden

DATE: Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb. 7, 14, 28 | March 14, 21, 28 | April 4, 11, 18 | May 2, 9
TIME: Jan-April 8-11 a.m. | May 7-10 a.m.
PRICE: Included in Membership or General Admission


Enjoy a Saturday morning excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors together with some great photo opps.

VIP Pup Club at Dog Days Coming in January
As a VIP Pup Club member, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to dog-friendly experiences, including special strolls among the cactus, playful social gatherings and limited-time events throughout the year. The VIP Pup Club is a paw-some way to make lasting memories with your best friend while exploring the desert’s natural wonder together. Dogs permitted at Dog Days only. Club annual membership is $30 per pup.

Dogs not permitted at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s, The RAF Gallery, Butterfly Pavilion or Cactus Clubhouse.

For the health and safety of guests and dogs, please note the following: 

  • Stay hydrated! Water fountains and refill stations are located throughout the Garden.
  • Clean up after your dog and deposit bagged waste in trash receptacles.
  • Dogs must be on a leash, licensed and up-to-date on vaccinations.
  • Owners must maintain control of their dogs at all times.
  • Any dogs deemed to be aggressive to humans or other dogs will be asked to leave the Garden.
  • Watch those noses and paws! Be alert to cactus pieces and other debris on the trails and do not allow dogs to wander off trail.
  • Be aware of your dog’s limits and monitor your pet for signs of heat stress.

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Dog Days at the Garden

Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb. 7, 14, 28 | March 14, 21, 28 | April 4, 11, 18 | May 2, 9

Enjoy a weekend excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors together with some great photo opps.

Become a member and get unlimited access all year!

BECOME A MEMBER