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Discover and share the beauty of the desert with a self-guided visit to Desert Botanical Garden! Groups will have the opportunity to experience the unique and beautiful plants that thrive in some of the hottest and driest parts of the world. Join us for an event, exhibit or simply to roam and enjoy the Garden’s natural beauty and peace of the Sonoran Desert. We hope to see you soon!

Tickets

15 – 30 Guests

For groups with 15-30 guests, please feel free to visit our ticketing page here to purchase tickets directly. The group discount will be automatically applied to your order.

31+ Guests

For groups with 31+ guests, please complete the Ticket Request Form below for reservation and purchasing assistance.

Ticket Request Form

Pricing and Admission

We are happy to offer a group ticketing discount of $2.00 off per guest to groups of 15+ guests. The $2.00 off per guest is taken off of the general admission rate for the day, which can be found by visiting our ticketing page here.

Group discounts are available during general admission hours. Click here to view our current operating hours.

youth & school groups

Youth & School groups, please visit our School Visits page

Tours

Desert Botanical Garden does not currently offer any private, guided tours at this time. Public, volunteer docent-led tours are offered seasonally on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please check our calendar here for dates and times in which these volunteer docent-led tours are offered. Volunteer docent-led tours are, unfortunately, not offered to private groups for hire or on dates and times not listed on the calendar.

las noches de las luminarias

Group discounts are offered to our annual event, Las Noches de las Luminarias, for groups of 25+ guests. If interested in a group visit to this event, please contact [email protected] for more information and purchasing assistance.

What To Bring

SUNSCREEN

WATER

Hat & Sunglasses

camera

comfortable shoes

To fully enjoy your visit, make sure you bring these items.

What To Leave at Home

Pets or therapy Animals*

Picnicking Items

Weapons or Firearms

* Only service dogs or miniature horses are allowed. If you would like to bring your dog to the Garden, please visit Dog Days in the Garden.

Plan a meal here

Explore our current dining offerings while you visit.

Parking & Arrival

If arriving via car, we have general parking available in our main parking lot. Please note that parking is free of charge.
If arriving via ride share, we have ride share drop off and pick up locations.
If arriving via bus, we have a bus loading & unloading zone that will be available to your group.

Add on experiences

Add on experiences are available seasonally and on a limited basis. Please indicate on your request form if interested in adding one to your visit

plan your adventure

Check out our current trail map before you visit.

Family Exploring Wildflower Trail at Desert Botanical Garden

Kid in the pram with family in the garden

Garden accessibility

The Garden is fully accessible via wheelchair, and most trails are stroller friendly. Wheelchairs are complimentary and scooters can be rented for $40 for non-members and $35 for members. Wheelchairs and electric scooters will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at admissions and will be sanitized after each use.

Get your shop on

Visit the Garden Shop during your Garden visit.