Daily tours & Family activities
Included with membership or paid admission
Docent Tours
DEC. 1 – JAN. 31
Daily | 10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Explore the Garden with an expert who will highlight the living collection of desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. See how and why the Garden is committing to conserving these amazing organisms for generations to come.
*Docent tours are subject to availability, details will be posted onsite daily at the Cohn Gathering Area.
Tour size: 15 people
behind the scenes tour
RETURNING SOON.
STAY TUNED FOR DATES.
Explore the Garden with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour that showcase desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. Visitors will have a chance to experience the Garden’s state-of-the-art greenhouses, witness rare and endangered desert plants, and learn about the Garden’s conservation and research work that protects desert plants for future generations.
Garden Activities in Phoenix
Get to know the Garden Discovery Stations
DAILY, OCT. 1 – MAY. 14
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Stop by one of our many Discovery Stations, and participate in hands-on activities with volunteers to learn about the animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert.
Desert Detective BINGO
YEAR-ROUND, DURING DAYTIME ADMISSION
Are you visiting the Garden with children? Ask Admissions about Desert Detective Bingo sheets. Kiddos who complete it receive a prize.
plant passport
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Explore the trails with this passport and discover some of the plants of the Americas. Once you’ve finished, stop by the Membership Kiosk or Cactus Clubhouse to collect a passport sticker!
