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Desert Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Camelback East, Phoenix

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Ranked #3 for exhibits in Phoenix
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Phoenix New Times recommend this place
"Beautiful Walk...The Butterfly Exhibit was cool."(10 Tips)
"Luminarias exhibit featuring Chihuly"(4 Tips)
"Second Tuesday of every month get free admission from 1p-8p!"(6 Tips)
"Home to an assortment of succulents and cacti"(4 Tips)

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Jessica TeimanJune 1, 2022
Desert Botanical Garden at 15 miles to the southeast of Phoenix dentist Desert Sage Family Dental
HISTORYMarch 31, 2010
At the Desert Botanical Garden you will find 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. It is home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world.
N HNovember 18, 2013
They brought back the Chihuly exhibit, it's a must see! Such interesting and beautiful pieces of art.
🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵August 19, 2014
A gift to our city. Amazing gardens, Great entertainment and incredible food at Gertrude's!
Bella MOctober 17, 2022
Check out the butterfly garden section, just beautiful!
Brendan O'LearyAugust 9, 2014
They have water fountains everywhere. Over by the sensory garden there's one of those fancy water bottle filling water fountains.
Jon HernandezAugust 8, 2014
Beautiful plants and scenery to check out. I recommend visiting at least once!
Sarah FordSeptember 11, 2013
Mesa public library has free passes to the botanical garden, zoo and mist of the museum's in the valley.
Erin CrosswaitApril 8, 2011
This is a great place to come on a nice day. It is very relaxing and very interesting and pretty. You learn a lot about the Arizona desert!
JK GrenceMay 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The second Tuesday of every month is FREE admission starting at 1pm. Go catch an amazing sunset!
Oscar RojasJune 2, 2013
If you want to experience how the desert are like this is the perfect spot to go without leaving the city. Don't miss it
PHOENIX MagazineJanuary 27, 2011
Take your camera. Photo ops are at every turn. And don't forget to turn those images into a 3-day stay at the Four Seasons Scottsdale by entering them our Arizona Photo Contest. Winner also receives a Read more
Lars LarsonJanuary 14, 2016
Fantastic collection of desert plants. Admission is high, though.
Shannon HoffmanNovember 19, 2017
great people! love this spot in november and march
Dorit CMarch 22, 2017
very good overview of plants living in the vicinity, nice layout
K12 IncJuly 11, 2011
Did you know? With over 4,000 species and approximately 17,000 individual plants, the garden is the most prominent cactus collection in the United States and perhaps, the world. Read more
Taylor GreenNovember 18, 2013
The butterfly exhibit is one of the coolest things at the Gardens.You get to interact with the as they land on you. I think it is only in the spring though
Holiday Baker ManJuly 3, 2014
Great place. AAA discount available. Bring water if it is hot!
Stephanie McCarthyApril 10, 2012
What a beautiful place to see. Highly recommend. Butterfly exhibit was super cool too.
Desi PhillipsApril 11, 2013
Beautiful Walk...The Butterfly Exhibit was cool. A must see if your near by
JonathanJanuary 7, 2015
Easy to navigate. You learn a lot about desert plants and animals.
Michael FeldbushMay 3, 2015
Members get in one hour before regular opening on Wednesdays and Sundays!
Bethany BApril 12, 2011
I love to come here when its cool enough and look at all the beautiful plants. Not the best place to spend the day if its 120Degrees out thou
PHOENIX MagazineFebruary 28, 2011
Win tickets to Phoenix Home & Garden's Grand Tour of Gardens taking place April 3, 2011! Plus, one lucky winner receives a $1,000 shopping spree at Today's Patio! www.phgmag.com/ShoppingSpree Read more
Phoenix New TimesJanuary 27, 2012
Best of Phoenix 2011 Winner: Best Day of the Dead Festival! Day of the Dead festivities are part of the ticket price so make sure you check out the ofrendas, mercado and more! Read more
Danny ImesNovember 12, 2013
This place is beautiful. Even when it is hot out there is a lot of shade and the environment grabs your attention.
Nicholas StylianakisNovember 17, 2017
A must see!!! Great experience!
Elise UppermanApril 14, 2011
The Garden flashlight tours will be starting in the summer soon. The nights are not that hot so its perfect to see all the beautiful plant life.
Marcia Q.November 12, 2010
They may still give half price entrance tickets for college students like they did five years ago. Try to remember some plants' names and decipher what their long name compounds.
Steve ConnellyFebruary 28, 2013
Admission price is insane $18 take ur smart phone to desert and google the plant names
P DahlgrenFebruary 19, 2016
Very relaxing. Great for photography.
Natalia Morales TomaFebruary 15, 2016
Check for activities before going ! There is always sth extra to do !
Lacy ChurchMay 15, 2013
Coolest venue for a ballet in the beautiful Az evening.
ToryBurchJune 26, 2013
Green thumbs love wandering through the rare agave and aloe varieties.
MariaJuly 6, 2015
Relaxing late afternoon walk with a delicious supper at the resturaunt.
Bob SouleAugust 12, 2014
This is a great spot to hold a wedding and reception.
Sarah Rocks!March 11, 2013
Make sure to watch the wildlife outside the cafe, not the restaurant, the cafe
David WillmoreJuly 28, 2017
Pretty, but not particularly expansive or well maintained considering the steep price of admission
Matthew O'BrienApril 13, 2013
Concerts on Friday night are the way to go!
Bonnie KoppelmannJune 25, 2013
Nice place to go...lots of walking and taking in scenery.
Luke LutherFebruary 9, 2023
Variety of plants and information.
Lovely KeelyMarch 31, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Please note that the second Tuesday of the month is free admission from 1 - 8 pm. It's not all day.
Mary DreyfusAugust 12, 2013
Don't do this in the heat of day like we did but do visit because it's spectacular.
Charlie Allred Secure Real EstateOctober 22, 2014
Go the 2nd Tuesday of the month when it's free:)
María Z.RJune 11, 2019
Incredible place 🙌🏻
Lizzy ArizonaApril 17, 2013
Spring time is most brilliant with the colors of the Sonoran Desertgo
The GardenDecember 8, 2010
Been here 5+ times
If you are coming to Las Noches de las Luminarias, stop by the holiday tree near Webster and share your pictures on our Facebook page! Read more
TheoFebruary 2, 2014
Put your walking shoes on and go in the evening
Tempe TourismApril 3, 2013
Flashlight Tours are one of our favorite things to do this summer.
JeffreySeptember 21, 2012
Nice but a little overpriced at $18 per person. Bring water!

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