Tucson Botanical Gardens

The Tucson Botanical Gardens, a tranquil 5.5 acre oasis in the heart of Tucson, is committed to creating a garden that is both beautiful and educational. To be a community resource for learners of all ages and knowledge levels that connects people with plants and nature through art, science, history and culture. Situated among mature trees and expertly cultivated foliage, specialty gardens such as the Barrio Garden and a magical butterfly exhibit that’s home to over 400 exotic butterflies from 11 countries, it highlights the diversity of native plants while offering a lush oasis in the heart of Tucson.

Tucson Botanical Gardens is one of the botanical & public gardens listed in Tucson, Arizona. The business is registered at 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as tourist attraction, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Farm stands, orchards and public gardens round out a trip to the garden center. Farm shops and stands sell produce, eggs, honey and often vegetable starts and hanging baskets in spring; orchards and u-pick farms open for strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples and pumpkins in season; Christmas tree farms sell choose-and-cut and pre-cut trees and wreaths from late November. Botanical and public gardens, arboretums and conservatories are good places to see which plants thrive locally, and community gardens rent plots and share tools and knowledge.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (520) 326-9686. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is tucsonbotanical.org, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 4,651 reviews, which is a strong result for a garden in Tucson and suggests consistent service.

Tucson is in Arizona, in the Southwest, where the desert climate brings very hot summers, mild sunny winters and the summer monsoon; outdoor businesses shift their hours toward early mornings and evenings in the hottest months. Getting around Tucson is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Arizona's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

Looking for alternatives? Browse all botanical & public gardens in Tucson or explore other categories in the area from the links below. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.