Hours: Regular hours (September to May) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry 4:30 PM. Summer hours (June to August) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, last entry 3:30 PM. Day-of-week breakdown not stated.
Check before you go. Garden hours change with the seasons, and many gardens close for events or need timed tickets.
Hours
Regular hours (September to May) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry 4:30 PM. Summer hours (June to August) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, last entry 3:30 PM. Day-of-week breakdown not stated.
Admission
Austin-area residents adults (18-61) $6; non-Austin residents adults (18-61) $8. Free for members and children 2 and under.
Before you go
Parking: Free parking in the main lot off Barton Springs.
Dogs: Pets allowed on a leash at all times.
Visit details from the garden's own website (zilkergarden.org), checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source page
Map distance is approximate: we place this garden at the center of Austin.
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Garden list based on List of botanical gardens and arboretums in Texas on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. We reorganized it by city and added visit details from each garden’s own website where we could check them.