Zilker Botanical Garden :: the Jewel in the Heart of Austin

Austin Area Begonia Society
Hosts Convention
May 29 - Jun 1
details here

Faerie Homes & Gardens1st Annual
Faerie Architecture Show
March 11th – May 26th….details here

Register now - sessions are June 10-14, June 17-21.
Details here~

View the March 2013 issue
or prior issues of our newsletter,
Down the Garden Path.

Garden Tips: Plant & Gardening Resources

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 Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) and the Austin Area Garden Council (AAGC). The garden is 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.

flora 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.

ZBG Highlights

See the calendar for details on these events:

Thru May 26: Faerie Architecture Show

May 18-19: Bonsai Show & Sale

May 19: Afternoon in the Garden

May 25: Daylily Show

May 26: Last day for Faerie Trail of Homes

May 29-Jun 1: Begonia Convention

Jun 1-2: The Garden Club of Austin Show & Sale

Jun 2: Afternoon in the Garden

Jun 8: New Orchid Growers' Seminar

Jun 8 & 9: Austin Pond Society Pond Tour

Jun 10-14: ZBG Summer Camp

Jun 15: Cactus and Succulent Society of America 2013 Biennial Convention

Jun 16: Afternoon in the Garden

Jun 17-21: ZBG Summer Camp

KLRU's weekly show, Central Texas Gardener, showcases exquisite Central Texas gardens, and hosts local gardening experts. Check out the Central Texas Gardener blog for more gardening info.

ZBG grounds are normally open at 7am. Closing is 5:30pm (7pm during Daylight Savings Time).

Admission, in cash or check, is:
     $1 for children (ages 3-12)
     $2 for adults (ages 13-61)
     $1 for seniors (age 62 & up)

Please review our visitor guidelines, especially if you are considering a photo session.

512.477.8672
info@zilkergarden.org