Group Tickets
Visit the Garden
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!
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!
15 - 30 guests
31+ Guests
Group discounts are offered to select Garden Experiences. If interested in a group visit to any of our experiences, please contact [email protected] for more information and purchasing assistance.
Tours
Free public, docent-led tours are offered at no cost seasonally on a first-come, first -serve basis. Please check our calendar for dates and times in which these tours are offered.
Private Guided Tours
Private Guided Tours are designed for groups looking to learn more about plants of the Sonoran Desert. There are two tours to choose from: discover how plants have adapted to our desert over time or explore how people have used plants for food, fiber and cultural purposes for centuries. Tours are 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the tour chosen.
• $50 per person
• 10% discount for groups of 30 to 50.
Youth and School Groups
Youth & School groups, please visit our School Visit Partnership Program
What to Bring
Sunscreen
Water
Hat & Sunglasses
Camera
Comfortable Shoes
To fully enjoy your visit, make sure you bring these items. Shirt and shoes are required to visit.
What to Bring
Sunscreen
Water
Hat & Sunglasses
Camera
Comfortable Shoes
To fully enjoy your visit, make sure you bring these items. Shirt and shoes are required to visit.
What to Leave at Home
Only service dogs or miniature horses are allowed. If you would like to bring your dog to the Garden, please visit Dog Days.
Pets or Therapy Animals*
Picnicking Items
Weapons or Firearms
Plan A Meal Here
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
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
Happiness Tour | Self-guided audio tour, available in English or Spanish
Desert Guardians Booklets | Self-guided superhero activity booklet exploring conservation in the desert
Fall Butterflies | Sept. 26 – Nov. 15
Super Bloom | Oct. 9 – May 31
Plan A Meal Here
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.
Plan your Adventure
Check out our current trail map before you visit.
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.