Orchid Fever is included with general admission.

To celebrate the opening of The RAF Exhibit Gallery, the Garden presents its first-ever orchid exhibit, Orchid Fever presented by Barton Faber and Elizabeth Byrnes. The exhibit showcases colorful blooms, delightful scents and wild textures that engage all the senses. Stroll through the gallery to explore rare and elegant plants artfully paired with cactus and succulents in a bold display completely unique to the Sonoran Desert.

Be enthralled by striking swathes of orchids in brilliant pinks, oranges, yellows and purples set in a lush desert oasis. Visitors of all ages will learn about Arizona’s endangered and rare orchids and the efforts Garden researchers are taking to preserve them. This lush collection is sure to leave visitors inspired and renewed.

Orchid Research & Conservation
Did you know orchids grow in Arizona? Garden researchers Andrew Salywon and Steve Blackwell talk about the Garden’s research and conservation work around the rare Canelo Hills ladies tresses orchid (Spiranthes delitescens), native to southern Arizona. Watch the video.