Welcome to Zilker Botanical Garden!
Zilker Botanical Garden — located on 30 acres in Austin, Texas has often been called “the jewel in the heart of Austin”. Theme gardens, such as rose, herb and Japanese garden are interconnected with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds. The Hartman Prehistoric Garden recreates local dinosaur habitat.

This garden is a unique collaboration between The City of Austin Park & Recreation Department (PARD) and the Austin Area Garden Council (AAGC). The garden is free and open to the public most days year-round and is enjoyed by over 400,000 visitors each year, including thousands of school children from Austin and the surrounding communities.

From our annual spring garden festival - Zilker Garden Festival, to AAGC garden club workshops and plant sales throughout the year, to docent-led tours, we offer our visitors countless ways to enjoy Zilker Botanical Garden. See the calendar for details.

Photographers – Please see information on required registration for commercial and professional use.

Reservations are required for all events on the Zilker Botanical Garden grounds or in the building, including wedding or memorial ceremonies. Read more-

ZBG Highlights

See the calendar for details on these events:

Jun 6-7: The Garden Club of Austin Show and Sale

Jul 4: Independence Day, regular Garden hours

Jul 11: Becoming A Garden Detective: Diagnosing Plant Problems

Central Texas Gardener features prehistoric plants that have been around since dinosaurs. Check out the Central Texas Gardener blog for more gardening info.

Read the Spring 2009 edition of Down the Garden Path.

ZBG grounds are normally open every day 7 am to 7 pm (depending on the season). Admission and parking fees apply for certain events — check the calendar or call 512-477-8672 for more information. Please review our visitor guidelines, especially if you are considering a photo session.