Daily tours & Family activities
Included with membership or paid admission
Garden Tours
Oct 1, 2019 – May 10, 2020
TOURS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
Explore the Garden with a trained guide who will help you understand the extraordinary plants of the Sonoran Desert.
Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Oct 1, 2019 - May 10, 2020
TOURS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
Learn about the sustainable horticultural practices used by the Garden, and see how we grow, study and take care of our plants.
Birds in the Garden
Sept. 2, 2019 - Aug. 15, 2020
Join seasoned birders along the Garden trails. Everyone is welcome, including first-time birders.
Private Group Tours
General admission discounts and a variety of seasonal exhibits, special events and private group tours are available for groups of 10 or more.
Field Trips
Field trip options are available for schools, educational groups and scouts, as well as professional development opportunities for teachers. Find more information here.
Garden Activities in Phoenix
Get to know the Garden Discovery Stations
MONDAY-FRIDAY, OCT. 1 – MAY 12
Informational stops where expert docents answer your questions about cactus, mesquite, agave, birds and many other topics.
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.
Ask a Gardener
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, FEB. – APRIL & OCT. – NOV., 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
On the Center for Desert Living Trail, knowledgeable volunteers answer gardening questions about the Garden and desert plants.
