Hours & Admission

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Garden Hours

Regular Hours (September–May): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
Summer Hours (June–August): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM)

Closures

New Year’s Day, The Fourth of July, Austin City Limits Music Festival (1st two weekends of October), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Admission Prices

• Members – Free
• Children (2 & Under) – Free
• Austin Area Residents
  • Youth (3-17) – $3
  • Adults (18 – 61) – $6
  • Seniors (62+) – $5
• Non-Austin Residents
  • Youth (3-17) – $4
  • Adults (18 – 61) – $8
  • Seniors (62+) – $7
• Photography Session
  • $50 (includes admission for the photographer plus one more person) 

Tickets

Discounts

• Austin Residents – $2 off  
• Military – $1 off  
• Reciprocal – free  
• Members – free 
• Free Days – 8 per year 

Visitor Guidelines

Visitors are welcome to explore designated areas of the 28 fenced acres of Zilker Botanical Garden, and are asked to comply with the following park guidelines. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated.

• Do not pick the flowers or take plant cuttings.
• Stay on the pathways and grass areas. (If you are not on a pathway or grass areas you may be in a flowerbed.)
• No climbing on trees, rocks or other structures.
• Keep out of the ponds and waterways (this includes pets).
• All pets must be on a leash at all times.
• If your pet poops, you must scoop and dispose.
• Do not bother the critters that live here.
• Do not feed the fish or critters.
• No boom boxes or loud music allowed.
• No butterfly nets or fishing nets allowed.
• Park or walk your bicycle, scooter, skateboard, etc.
• No alcoholic beverages allowed.
• Pack out what you bring in.

Become A Member

• 1 year of free visits to the Zilker Botanical Garden  
• Free access to 330+ gardens, arboreta, and conservatories in the American Horticulture Society, including Lady Bird Wildflower Center in Austin 
• Free or discounted special programing 
• Gift shop discounts 

General Admission

Tickets may be purchased at the ticketing booth onsite or online. To receive the Austin Resident discount online, please register on our site. The link to the e-tickets will be in the second email. 

Photography Pass

Photography passes include admission for the photographer plus one other person. Any additional guests must purchase general admission tickets. Photographers and subjects must be in the garden by 2 hours before last entry, and all sessions must be completed by 30 minutes before closing. Please check our rules and guidelines. 

Reciprocal

Guests can receive free General Admission tickets if they are members of a garden participating in the American Horticulture Society Reciprocal Admissions Program.  Redeem in person with proof of membership. 

Museums for All

Guests can receive free General Admission tickets by showing their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, WIC card, STAR card, CHIP card, Medicaid cards or MAP ID cards. Redeem in person with ID.

Parking

Parking in our main lot off Barton Springs is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow parking can be found at 2300 Stratford Dr. during peak visitation. From March 1-Labor Day weekend, the City of Austin pay stations will be active.

Refunds

The Garden does not provide refunds, but we are happy to reschedule. Contact info@zbgconservancy.org to change the date of your visit.  

Zilker Botanical Garden relies on admission and donations to maintain their collections and gardens for all to enjoy, so please consider making a contribution on your visit. Thank you for your support.