Orchid Fever | Desert Botanical Garden

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Orchid Fever

DATE: March 15 - May 11
TIME: Monday – Wednesday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Thursday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or Garden admission 


Orchid Fever is included with general admission. Admission + Orchid Fever ticket option will get you preferred access into Orchid Fever in our NEW Exhibits Gallery.

To celebrate the opening of the new 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.

 

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ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
Feb. 21: The Garden, Gertrude’s and Garden Shop will close at 3 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.)  and be closed Feb. 22 & 23 except to Devour ticketholders. 

Toward 2050 exhibit is closed Feb. 19 - Feb. 25 due to Devour