Tours & Activities
*All docent tours are subject to volunteer availability
Docent Tours
*All docent tours are subject to volunteer availability
Plant Adaptations Tour
Daily
Oct. 15 – Nov. 15 | 9, 10, 11 a.m.
Nov. 15 – Dec. 31 | 10, 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Discover how plants have adapted to the desert environment with a volunteer docent-led tour. See the Garden’s living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate. Walk away with a new appreciation for the beauty of the desert and the plants and animals that call it home.
Tour size: 15 people Meet at Cohn Gathering Area.
Bird Tours
Mondays
Now - Dec. 31 | 8 a.m.
Discover the birds that call the Garden their home. This guided tour offers a closer look at the Garden’s feathered residents and the important role its habitats play in supporting birds throughout the year. Identify different species, hear fascinating facts about their behaviors and gain a deeper appreciation for the Garden as a haven for birds.
Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Tour
Monday - Friday
Oct. 15 - Dec. 31 | 9:30 a.m.
Join a docent-led tour of the Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail. Discover how native plants have shaped the lives of the Akimel O’odham, Tohono O’odham and San Carlos Western Apache people for generations and how they continue to shape our lives today.
Tour size: 10 people Meet at Cohn Gathering Area.
Audio Tours
Birding Tour
Learn more about the birds of the Garden with our new self-guided audio tour. Just press play, look around and let the birds lead the way. Pick up your bird identification guide at the Admissions booth.
Now - Dec. 31
Daily | Self-guided tour
Happiness Tour
Welcome to Desert Botanical Garden! This Happiness Tour guides you to six tranquil locations in the Garden where you can experience the natural beauty and peace of the Sonoran Desert.
Now - Dec. 31
Daily | Self-guided tour
On Your Own Walking Tour
A Walking Adventure at Desert Botanical Garden
Get Your Steps! If you’re chasing your daily step goal and craving a dose of desert beauty, the Garden is your perfect playground. With five distinct trails winding through 55 acres of Sonoran splendor, it’s surprisingly easy to rack up 10,000 steps.
Group Tours
Discover and share the beauty of the desert with a self-guided visit to Desert Botanical Garden! Interested in learning more about group tours and pricing?
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.
Garden Activities in Phoenix
Discovery Stations
Daily, Oct. 15 - Dec. 31 | 9 a.m. - 12 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 Guardians Activity Booklet
Get ready to explore the desert like a real hero! With our Desert Guardians Activity Booklet, kids team up with a crew of super-fun Garden-inspired characters to solve puzzles, go on scavenger hunts and discover the coolest desert plants and animals. Every page helps young explorers learn how to take care of the desert and become true Desert Guardian.
Available at Admissions.