A chance to connect to nature just a short drive from Austin's busy downtown, Zilker Botanical Garden encompasses over 12 hectares (31 acres) of varied topography on the south bank of the Colorado River. Originally established in 1955, the garden now features exotic, native, and hybrid plants. A welcome escape from the city's hustle and bustle, this nature park contains several themed gardens interconnected by scenic trails. Begin your visit with a walk to the prehistoric garden, designed to represent plants from the Cretaceous Period when dinosaurs roamed these grounds. The garden also includes a life-size sculpture of an Ornithomimus, the dinosaur believed to have left his tracks here. In the Japanese garden you'll find a teahouse to explore. A visit to Zilker Botanical Garden represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Austin road trip tool to plot your vacation.
Zilker Botanical Garden reviews
-
Nice gardens, but some maintenance is needed. The rose garden needs some work, there's not much to see in this area, there was one good bush, the rest looked dead or neglected. Some of the neon...
Nice gardens, but some maintenance is needed. The rose garden needs some work, there's not much to see in this area, there was one good bush, the rest looked dead or neglected. Some of the neon... more »
-
I love that place I went with my teacher and friends and it’s beautiful❤️there is a lot of different things
I love that place I went with my teacher and friends and it’s beautiful❤️there is a lot of different things more »
-
It was a perfect day to walk around the Garden. I wished more plants were named but I particularly liked the prehistoric section and the Japanese and butterfly areas. The restrooms were small but decent and they had bags to pick up after your dog. They had a great play area for the children to have great adventures and there was even a mad hatter tea party going on that was adorable. There was a food truck that had d delightful menu of refreshing drinks but not much of a sitting area. Parking as good. All in all it was a lovely afternoon.
-
This place is wonderful. The gardens were beautiful and that is because we are already in fall. I could only imagine just how much more beautiful this place is in the spring when everything is blooming! This is also a place where you can take ONE OF A KIND type photos and as my girlfriend and I were walking around the grounds we noticed quite a few couples taking pictures with what seemed to be professional photographers. We were also able to witness someone proposing to their significant other while there. ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY GREAT PLACE to visit while in Austin.
Plan your trip to Austin
Get a personalized tripA full day by day itinerary based on your preferences Customize itRefine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules Manage itEverything in one place. Everyone on the same page.Know more
Popular things to do in Austin
Side trips from Austin
Hidden gems in Austin
Shopping in Austin
Breweries & Distilleries in Austin
Nearby attractions in Austin
Trips in Zilker Botanical Garden by other users
22 days in Austin
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
Austin
27 days in Austin
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
The Driskill
Ghost & Vampire Tours
Food Tours
60 days in Austin
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
Willie Nelson Statue
University of Texas at Austin
Moonlight Towers
21 days in San Francisco, Los Angeles & Austin
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Austin
31 days in New York City, San Antonio & Niagara Falls
BY A USER FROM SAUDI ARABIA
New York City
San Antonio
Niagara Falls
15 days in Austin & College Station
BY A USER FROM SOUTH KOREA
Austin
College Station