Visitor Information for the Desert Botanical Garden
Google Visitor Review Score 4.8/5 Stars
Opening Days: Check here for todays opening times for all facilities
Opening Times: 7am to 8pm
Prices: Adults from $24.95, Youth (3-17 years) from $14.95, Under 2’s Free
Community Day, second Tuesday of each month entry is free!
Note: Opening times do vary so check before you travel!
Contact Details for the Desert Botanical Garden
Address: Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tel: 480.941.1225
Email: contact@dbg.org
Web: Link here
About the Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden are best explored taking the various trails that enable you to see the plants that thrive in some of the hottest and dryest condtions on the planet!
The Sonaron Desert Trail highlights how wildlife can survive in such testing condtions. What wildlife can you spot?
The Centre for Living Desert Trail demostrates how vegetables and herbs can be grown – take home some top tips.
The main trail is the Desert Discovery Trail features a wide range of historical cactus and succulents.
The Harriet K. Maxwell Trail shows how flowers, birds and insects all interact and thrive in the desert ecosystem.
The Plants & People Trail has five diverse habitats where you ca see how indigenous people have utilised plants for food, fiber and shelter.
The Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion showcases the lifecycles of butterflies. Expect to find more than 2,000 butterflies help protect the desert environment.
There are many facilities for you in the gardens including Gertrude’s Restaurant for brunch, lunch, dinner and kids meals.
The Cafe is open for quick bites.
The gardens are super photogenic so don’t forget to take your camera or have plenty of charge on your mobile!
Only properly identified service animals are welcome at the Desert Botanical Garden apart from on Doggy Days.
Don’t forget to take into consideration the heat and sun while visiting.
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Best Time to Visit the Desert Botanical Garden
The best time for you to visit the Desert Botanical Gardens is between February and April for the inspiring Spring wildflowers!
Reviews of the Desert Botanical Garden
Google Visitor Review Score 4.8/5 Stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to the Desert Botanical Garden had to say:
(This is one of the most highly rated gardens on Google and has over 20k reviews!)
“This was the highlight of my week!! It was absolutely gorgeous.
Definitely get the map at check in, but everything is clearly marked.”
“It’s just the right blend of nature, peace, and wow-factor—especially if you’ve never seen the variety the desert has to offer.”
“The entire garden is very well maintained, with easy walking paths, clear signage, and plenty of shaded spots to take a break.
It’s both educational and visually stunning—a great place to learn, take photos, or just enjoy a peaceful stroll.”
Images © the Desert Botanical Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.
Local Weather & Forecast
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Map and Location of the Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix Arizona 85008
United States