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 Charter Bus to Zilker Botanical Gardens, Austin

Zilker is a name that is known throughout Austin as synonymos with nature and beauty. The Botonical Gardens are no exception. On this 31-acres of land there are a multitude of plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions that is Austin.

This unique garden is a result of the cooperation between the City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department and the Austin Area Garden Council and features a number of different gardens for you to view.

One of the newest is the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, which was created in and around the area where dinosaur tracks were found in 1992. The Green Garden, with areas planted by different local designers with native and well-adapted plants that thrive in Austin's challenging soils and climate is another new addition to the Zilker Botanical Garden.

The ADA Trail of Passages winds around and through beds of plants that are native and introduced to this area. Next, you will come to the Rose Garden where hundreds of species of roses are represented. The aroma in the spring is outstanding.
The Taniguchi Oriental Garden is a dazzling recreation of a formal Japanese garden and is one of the stars of the Gardens.

There is a gift shop on site that has some unique and fun soveniers to purchase for the folks back home or just to have a memento of your visit to the Zilker Botanical Gardens, all purchases go towards supporting the upkeep of the Gardens.

Photography is allowed in the garden so be sure to bring your camera, the sheer beauty of the entire venue makes for an impressive backdrop for your trip photos. Just be sure to follow the guidelines. Do not step on any of the flowerbeds and no one may leave the paths and do not climb the trees.

The grounds are open every day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There may be an admission and parking fees apply for certain events. Call 512-477-8672 before you visit to insure whether or not there will be a fee that day. Come see Zilker Botanical Gardens and spend an afternoon basking in the beauty and tranquility this park offers.