Zilker Botanical Garden of Austin Texas
“The jewel in the Heart of Texas”
Zilker Botanical Garden Center started in October 1954, when seven Austin Garden Clubs petitioned the City of Austin, requesting permission to erect a Garden Center on city property in Zilker Park.
The City Council granted such permission on November 15, 1962, allocating space in Zilker Park. Austin city retains ownership of the land but agrees to furnish utilities, grounds maintenance and building repairs to the Garden Center.
The Austin City Council approved plans and construction for the botanical garden which began with groundbreaking ceremonies on September 8, 1963.
Attractive stone building completed and dedicated on October 25, 1964 welcomes visitors to the center.
Zilker Botanical Garden was and is the beginning of what has become the focal point for thousands of locals, schoolchildren and tourists who visit the Garden and Center each year.
The Center is the site of as many as 45 to 50 meetings each month, making the facility one of the most popular buildings in the city.
Garden Center: is a non profit organization established in 1955 to support Zilker Botanical Gardens mission to promote the education and love of gardening among people of all ages. Over 300,000 visitors per year.
Isamu Taniguchi Garden & Japanese Tea House: taking him three years to build the koi-ponds and tea house is one of many must sees.
Hartman Prehistoric Garden: in 1992 amateur paleontologists discovered dinosaurs once roamed the ground of Zilker Botanical Garden.
Mabel Davis Rose Garden: dedicated in April 1973
Chrysalis Gift Shop: the gift shop is run by the Austin Area Garden Council.
Events: Gardens: Education: Support: Clubs:
Visit Video below courtesy of the Gardens Guides Channel:
Zilker Botanical Garden Hours:
Free on most days but you can offer donations
9: am to 5: pm residents pay $1 for children $2 for adults $3 for non residents $1 for seniors 62 of age.
Zilker Botanical Garden of Austin Texas
“the jewel of Austin TX”
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information gathered through the Zilker Botanical Garden website
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