Desert Botanical Gardens
About Desert Botanical Gardens
For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and around the world, providing research, exhibits and more designed to help us understand, protect and preserve the desert’s natural beauty. Today, the Garden features:
145 acres
65 acres under cultivation
50,000+ plant displays showcased in beautiful outdoor exhibits
1 of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums
1,140 volunteers
82,740 volunteer hours
104 staff members
640,529 attendees each year
26,065 member households
46,158 school children on guided field trips
