schools and teachers | Desert Botanical Garden

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

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Schedule

These fieldtrips are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Wednesdays and may vary depending on Garden availability.

The seasonal Butterfly exhibit is open Sept. 21 – Nov. 10 and March 2 – May 11, and available on a limited basis as part of these visits. Please indicate on your request form if interested in adding the Butterfly exhibit to your visit.

Pricing & Admission

The price is $12 per student. We recommend one chaperone for every five elementary students and one for every 10 middle and high school students. Chaperones and teachers are complimentary.

What To Bring

Sunscreen spray

SUNSCREEN

Water bottle

WATER

Glasses

Hat & Sunglasses

Camera

camera

Shoe

comfortable shoes

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

What To Leave at Home

Dog

Pets or thearapy Animals*

Basket

Picnicking Items

Gun

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.
lunch and food

Lunch & Food

Outside food and drink besides water are not allowed in the Garden and there is not a space on-site for lunch. We recommend Papago Park for lunch before or after your visit, and using time on the bus for snacks.

Parking & Arrival

Bus parking and unloading zones will be available to you upon confirmation of your visit.

parking and arrival

Please contact the Children’s Education Manager with any questions regarding your visit at [email protected]


ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC.
The Garden Shop will be closing from 3pm-8pm on Monday, August 5th.