We came here on a Friday morning and overall had an enjoyable experience. Entrance normally costs $25.00 per adult but we got a 20% discount with our AAA membership. We spent at least two hours walking around the beautiful gardens. There are plenty of shaded...More

I've visited the gardens many times. There is always something new or different. Many special events are held throughout the year. Night walks with luminaires are fun. Special seasons and art exhibits are a treat. So much more than sand and cactus. There is a...More

Amazing garden! A wonderful way to see all the different types of vegetation and ways to plant gardens. Go early before it gets too hot!

Lots of cactus, as you might expect, but plenty of other plants. The informational boards were really interesting. Despite the heat there were lots of shady places and there is drinking water available everywhere throughout the gardens. Enjoyed the visit and would go back -...More

Fun day,the kids enjoyed the butterflies very much,and the trails and walkways were fun to walk through.

We loved our visit and learned so much about plants of the desert. The gardens are beautifully kept and so peaceful. It was a hot day, but there were many shady spots to stop to cool off and there are lots of water stations along...More

We absolutely love the Desert Botanical Grdens! Whether it's taking a course in time lapse photography or enjoying the beauty of the gardens, we love spending time walking among the interesting vegetation in the Grdens. Special guest artists that display their works amnesty tbe beautiful...More

Puh, it was hot the day we visited and the many water bottle filling stations were very much appreciated. Despite having a pamphlet I found the layout of the trails confusing and I would have liked better signage, especially "to the exit" signs.The variety of...More

This is a magical location! We love the exhibits and always like when they have jazz on site. Can't wait to go back.

It's really hot on August -even at night, but if you have enough water and stay on the trails, you can learn a lot about Arizona 's flora and fauna. And at night you can look for scorpions with a black light (and get out...More