Beautiful gem of Austin! Must see if youre in town. Very well kept gardens to see for a really nominal fee.The best of all, they allow dogs inside the park too :)

Beautiful little spot for a small stroll outside. The tropical garden (the second one) was beautifully done. The butterfly area has all these little piles of fairy houses that just look like trash which just made it feel trashy. I think they should rethink that part of the gardens. But the rest was good. I think it is priced fairly for what it is.

The best (only?) Botanical gardens in Austin. I love to just wander through the gardens taking occasional pictures or videos of ... Everything here. There are so many picturesque areas, its not uncommon to see couples getting wedding photos or teenage girls getting quinceañera pics on any given day.

Incredible botanical garden that was surprisingly easy to navigate while still offering many paths and places to explore. Perfect for a brisk walk, stroll or jog. You can take it leisurely and get lost in the gardens for hours. I really enjoyed my time here and would definitely come back.

Beautiful gardens with lots of natural diversity. Well organized and good size with topographical change. Great way to spend time outdoors with friends and family. The only downside is that you hear the noise from Mopac which takes away from the serenity of this place

It is a great place to hangout with family and kids. The butterfly park, fish pond, small waterfalls, bonsai, and Japanese park are great spots to keep kids engaged and learning something new at the same time. You can easily spend 2 hrs in the park exploring different parts of the parks. It is also near to other attractions in Austin so can be easily made part of day trip plan. Keep drinking water with you.

Its great place to visit. Parking is free and admission is cheap. Trail is very pretty and well maintained but shorter than what I thought (little over 1 mile).

2nd time coming here (from outta town) and man oh man is it gorgeous! I was able to take A TON of wonderful photos of my family :) I only wish there was more! Not to say that its not already a huge sanctuary, but I with the fairy houses didnt take up such a large plot of land, but thats just me! I definitely think everyone should go and take plenty of beautiful pictures or at least just appreciate nature and smell the roses

Beautiful botanical garden. Went there with my fiancé and had a great time. Well maintained & due to COVID-19 good number if people inside and need a reservation to go in. We really enjoyed! Too many blooming flowers. The gardens we clean & the pathways were clear! Really enjoyed

Beautiful garden, and an amazing place to spend some time, especially when the weather is nice!

Nice, clean, peaceful. Unfortunately went 30 minutes before closing and that time wasnt enough for me.And, theres more than Koi fish. I just love taking photos of them, aha.It had a great atmosphere with a variety of plants as well as different information here. Great to just relax and not worry about much. My favorite Japanese Garden so far.

Really nice walking around. Spent about 1.5 hours strolling. The Japanese garden area is my favorite!

When you first arrive you get pretty impressed, but once you start walking around its a bit of a let down. There really isnt much to see specially for having an admission fee. What saved it from a lower rate was the waterfall and that the staff was pretty nice.Maybe depends on the season that you visit?

This place is gorgeous even in the Fall, and I cant wait to go back in the Spring!

So gorgeous... And staff was friendly and patient with me while I ordered tickets online... We didnt know thats how they do that now...

Plenty of oversee spots to relax, take epic photos, see the koi fish, or explore cute paths. The find the scarecrows that are all dressed up differently & hidden in the grounds was really cute and nicely done as well. Super affordable & good for young kids and adults of all ages. Heads up- the waterfall, arches, and city skyline are great spots for amazing selfies!

This botanical garden was just what my family and I needed after not being able to go anywhere for so long. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining, but most of all, my family really enjoyed themselves. The gardens were in full bloom and everything was just beautiful.

So proud to call this garden my “home turf.” It’s been amazing to see how it has evolved through the years. Keep up the great work!

This was an AWESOME Trip. Very well kept with nice scenery and a peaceful walk. It was affordable too. $2 per person if you are an Austin resident and $3 per person if you are a Non-Austin resident.They have restrooms inside the Garden Center and they were pretty clean. You can also obtain a map of the garden grounds to help you navigate. They have Bottle Water, Gatorade, and other beverages for sale. There is a $5 minimum though for you to use your credit card.Nice family outing or date spot though. My husband and I will definitely visit again.

The layout of the gardens is great because you can make sure you see everything without back tracking through what youve already explored. Not that it would be horrible, its a garden so its gorgeous. It is still winter (late February early March), so not everything is beautiful and blooming. So I wont fault Zilker for that, but I do hope they go around the grounds and update all their bee/bug homes (forgot to get a photo). Theyre pretty run down and look like they havent been touched on a while. I also wish they had more butterfly and bird houses on the grounds. They have a butterfly garden, but due to the time of year, we didnt see any. But I also didnt see any butterfly homes for them to rest in. There was also an orchid show going on whole we were there, so that was a nice surprise. Great place for families and a great experience for kids to learn about the flora and fauna.

They did have some beautiful specimens but overall a lot of it was just wild flowers and strange fairy gardens that by the end started to seem like a Blair witch spin off.. The pats were wide and easily accessible the bathrooms were clean.. That we did not see a drink or snack machine .. He was a warm day and it would have been refreshing to at least have Enable to buy some overpriced water lol

Very nice place. Lots to look at. Beautiful place to take pictures. We saw one couple taking wedding photos , one couple got engaged in front of the waterfall and many others taking their graduation photos. Beautiful plants and calming walk. A must to see.

Went in the middle of winter (still a beautiful day), so there wasn’t much color around. Regardless, a great stroll in a peaceful quiet.Was there on a weekday, at about noon, and there were about 5-10 other parties throughout the grounds, so I didn’t really run into others.It is larger than you see at first glance. Has some nice areas to sit for a picnic, photo shoots, and relax.Only been to a handful of botanical gardens before, but compared to those others, this one is still on the small side, and not very elaborate.

We picked a beautiful day to walk through the gardens. The kids enjoyed the fish and crossing bridges and stepping stones.

Beautiful Gardens- If you want to escape busy Downtown Austin this is an excellent place to take a walk. Some of the gardens include- Tanaguchi Japanese Garden, Bonsai Garden, Rose Garden, Prehistoric Garden, Butterfly Garden. There are very interesting water features and some historical buildings along with plentiful birds and wildlife.

Beautiful place to go enjoy the beautiful flowers and nice atmosphere

Beautiful garden. Really liked the japanese section and the koi pond!

I love the Botanical Garden. It’s a beautiful and tranquil place to go to get away from the “city” and enjoy nature. Unfortunately, at times, the hum of the traffic can be distracting and remind you that the city looms around you, but most of the time it is not an issue. The only other con is that it’s crowded at times. The grounds are breathtaking, well kept, and just a pleasure to meander through. As you walk the trails, you’ll see beautiful city views, various water features, large koi, wildlife, and enjoy a vast arrange of gardens. Also, they have a pioneer settlement where you can view cabins and other buildings. If you are looking to be out in nature, want tranquility, and need to unplug, I highly recommend the gardens. It’s also a great area to bird watch and be sure to take your time through the butterfly gardens. Parking is reasonable and there is a gift shop, restrooms, and water bottle refill station on the grounds. Keep in mind it is not free, and there is a small, but reasonable fee to get in to the grounds. Zilker Botanical Garden is worth the visit. It’s a wonderful place to go to get outside, have a walk, and see some beautiful grounds.

And incredibly stunning area surrounded by tons of amazing nature and animals like you would find in a story book, extra-long weird looking spiders, pretty koi fish and tons of beautiful flowers. Its a great place to go with friends or bring your family.

So much to explore: Japanese and rose gardens, an area for butterflies and bees, a prehistoric area, etc. Lots of fun to discover new areas or just sit back and enjoy a beautiful day.

Zilker is one of the most beautiful places in town. It is one of the best places to come and enjoy that the nature of Austin while being a rock throw away from the city. You can never go wrong with visiting this garden while you live in Austin or just visiting. Kid friendly, public restrooms, and they do offer beverages.

A visit here during any season will lift the spirits & inspire. The grounds are well spread out, easily navigated & well manicured. You can find many different species of plants & the staff is helpful with any questions.I recommend you bring cash for parking & entry, allot of water, a picnic lunch and a throw blanket for set up under a shady tree. Dont forget your good camera, there are so many amazing photo nooks.perfect for friends, family & tourists.

Stunning beauty. Its a magical oasis. A little difficult to maneuver with a stroller but otherwise perfect.

Great outdoor activity with small kids in these times of covid. Great strolling and ambiance. The Botanical Garden has well placed signs for distancing and staggered entrance is helpful to keep the place from overcrowding.

Amazing little botanical garden. The butterfly garden and prehistoric garden are really well done. Went in late May and all Flowers were in full bloom. Spotted about 6 or 7 different types of butterflies. The place provides lots of shade so its never too hot but it was quite steamy. There are few sloped paths that may be a bit difficult for elderly people, but overall pretty easy to traverse.

A lovely park with many different styles of garden. I went in the end of January on a warmer day and really enjoyed myself. The park is very well laid out and easy to navigate. Be warned that a large portion of the park is not good for people with limited mobility, but an easy walk otherwise.

If you are an Instagram person, or simply love the outdoors and photography I highly recommend you to go there. You will have a great morning or afternoon there.

This place is Heavenly. There is so much pretty nature and history there. Its a wonderland for pets. I love the wind chime, the waterfall, the butterfly garden, the dinosaur paw print and so much more. I am going to keep coming back and this place is a must visit in Austin

Honestly such a beautiful walk in the Botanical Garden. I enjoyed the step stones that allowed you to be a part of nature and really get off the trail for a quick moment. Every part of the garden held some sort of interactive aspect that the visitors can really enjoy. I will be coming back on my next visit to Austin and with more people to enjoy it with me!

Wonderful gardens! Great for a beautiful walk whether you are alone or with family/friends. There is tons of room for kids to play. You can sit down and read a book while enjoying the garden around you. There are multiple types. One of them has a massive waterfall which is gorgeous!

I seriously do not know how Ive never been here. I could have stayed all day but whats nice is with young children, the trails all loop in case they are done or you can just go all over the place for hours. We saw the Japanese garden, rose garden, cacti/succulent garden, pioneer village, and the prehistoric garden where there was a beautiful little waterfall. So many places to sit and relax and the upkeep is amazing. I absolutely recommend this experience!

Beautiful spot in the middle of Austin. Lived there for 16 years, lucky to have visited when weekends were free.

Such beautiful scenery I will be coming back

Beautiful snd peaceful. Ignore the rush of outdoor traffic sounds - this place is a truly lovely city oasis.

It’s a beautiful garden to visit. Once you are inside, feels very much disconnected from outer world. Lots of photo op places. Definitely a place to visit when you are in town.

Make sure prepare the kids for alot of walking. Also its very pretty but you do make alot of circles getting a lil confused.

Chilly in February and we didnt get to see all the flowers in full bloom but this place is wonderful to stroll. A delightful break from the citys hustle and bustle.

Such a beautiful garden with all varieties of plants and flowers. Great little place to explore in Austin!

Lovely garden for a stroll! Its no Dallas Arboretum but its perfect for Austin! Lots of shade which is absolutely amazing in these hot summers we have here. Cute little old gift shop. Lots of beautiful scenery and friendly staff who appear to love their jobs. The faerie garden event each year is so cute and great for little kids who love magical things. Go during the week and it is less crowded and the parking is ample. Beautiful place for weddings, too!

Great place to visit on a hot summer day. Beautiful scenery with tons of plants and water features. Not crowded at all and never felt the pressure to get away from others. Very peaceful and quiet spot to spend a leisurely walk around the hill side.

I can see all hard work put in this garden. Keep up the good work.

What a great space! Many of the areas are shaded which is perfect for Texas summer heat. And if youre stuck in the house because of Covid-19 you can wear a face mask and be out in the open air and enjoy nature. They have a prehistoric plant area that looks straight out of Jurassic Park, with a dinosaur statue to boot!

The praises for this place can run endless. Get your Pro Cam and start clicking till your hands fall off ;)... this place is a beautiful destination embellished with lush green beauty and crowned with our Downtown Austin skyline. Start rolling your camera folks. My kids never got their hands off my camera, it was seemingly engaging for them too.

Absolutely beautiful!!! Right now they have fairy gardens as well. It was so magical.

Nice place, the dripping water creates a beautiful relaxed ambience.

This was a really nice surprise! The Zen Garden was my favorite. It had just rained so all the foliage and flowers were bright and beautiful. Plenty to explore. Do not recommend it for elderly and people with walking or balance challenges. Lots of rocks, bridges and beautiful trees. Small fee to get in. Totally worth it!

Beautiful! Will come again

Amazing. They are doing great things here. They have an oak Grove with picnic tables, butterfly Garden, an herb garden, a Japanese rock garden with koi fish and peaceful river, a succulent area, and trails that lead through Zilker. Not the greatest place for children as there is lots of walking and reading.

My get away from the stress of life. A person can get lost there its a beautiful place to experience nature.

Zilker Botanical Garden is a very beautiful little spot in the city of Austin, TX with its different garden styles that blend together along with the water features and Koi ponds that give you a wonderful afternoon or whole day if you want of viewing pleasure and that includes some beautiful views of Austin from different parts of the gardens. We had a great time wandering this little gem enjoying every bit of it even though we were between some the blooming times there were plenty of flowers to see and the small donation to get in which was under 5 dollars was amazing I would have been fine with twice that which we did by leaving a little extra in the gift shop. You should stop if your in Austin and enjoy this precious place.

What can I say about one of the longest standing gardens in my life other than that I would recommend anyone to visit at least once. So much greenery to be seen and did I mention it’s also a preservation area? Added to the mix are bonsai trees as well! Entrance fee is small for the beauty, peace and quiet offered here.

A beautiful surprise of a garden. We had spare hours to fill before our flight. I saw this botanical garden online. Then I saw the $3 price and thought, nah...but I am So Glad we Did visit. The Japanese garden is a delight. The Perhistoric Garden is beautiful. I also enjoyed a bit of log house history. Today, the wind was a bit strong to enjoy the butterflies. Im not sure when the rose garden is at its height, but the raised garden design was aesthetically pleasing. Best view of the city Ive seen yet.

Gorgeous! The gardens are beautiful and well kept even in the winter. Affordable and well maintained. Minor gripe that there isnt a huge amount of info on individual plantings, otherwise excellent gardens.

I couldnt believe how many fairy exhibits were there. Nice stroll through the woods.

Beautiful place to have a picnic. Take a walk & enjoy the scenery. Be careful not to get locked up. South gate closed at 5:45.

Had a great time! Its beautiful and it makes me really happy that they allow dogs. All of the different areas have tons of amazing things to look at and there was even a fairy garden installation while we were there!

Even though it was very busy (came to the dinosaur event) it was fun and the kids loved it. There was so much to walk even apart from the prehistoric section, and was surprised to see they have a picnic section with tables to enjoy a meal. They have benches everywhere to sit and enjoy the view. They have an amazing windchime and there is an amazing view of downtown Austin.

Beautiful even in the autumn with so many flowers, butterflies, aromas, and peaceful resting places. They have rose gardens and herb gardens and even a prehistoric area! Ill definitely return in the spring.

I could have walked around there all day. It was so peaceful and well maintained. The exhibits were so well put together. I loved the stream throughout the park.

Lucky to have such an amazing place this within driving distance! We attended one of their classes for kids (intro to gardening) and were pleasantly surprised by how educational it was. The staff took their time explaining to each of the kids and also helping them along the way with any questions they had with each of the different projects.

Nice walk for good weather. Not much as far as seeing plants.

Very relaxing place nice for a walk seeing the koi fish in the water was also nice

Awesome place to take the dog to walk around

This is a great place to spend an hour or two. Cheap to get in and plenty to do. It is all very well kept and you can tell they care about nature. If youre looking to add some green to your life you should head here.

We ended up here after we unsuccessfully tried going to Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center. It was amazing! I havent been in decades. It was my grandmother, mom, myself and my 2 year old. We all had an amazing time. Walking the trails, looking at the fish and wildlife. All the beautiful plants. It was so much more than I remember it being as a kid. Ill definitely be bringing my toddler back on a regular basis.

Awesome place. Well organized and every detail are well made!

One of the many jewels The City of Austin has to offer. Amazing scenery great place to go for a walk and discover native plants to the state of Texas. Also bring a camera you can sneak some nice pictures of your family/ friends with the rich greenery background. There’s also a Japanese garden which is really nice!!!

A favorite place of ours in Austin! Their sprawling space is filled with all kinds of flowers, plants, and water features. We enjoy the rotating exhibits throughout the year, such as the Fairy Garden Trail. Its a little floral oasis!

This garden is unique and so beautiful! My grandma and younger cousin had a great walk through the fairy garden, Japanese garden, dinosaur area, and rose garden! We saw a lot of different wildlife as well. Its beautiful scenery here, but please dont go on a hot afternoon!

The best view was of Austin. Other than that its a nice walk. Some cool windy paths with some cool things to look at. But most the foliage is dead and dirty. Not really worth the entry fee.

Very peaceful and beautiful place. Can see cactuses, succulents, fishes, bonsai trees

Beautiful gardens! I also visited the bonsai show and was absolutely amazed!

Nice place, lots of flower in proper time. They increased the entry fee but still reasonable. Nice view of Austin downtown skyline.

We visited in late September. While most of the blooming was well past its peak we found the grounds and plantings quite lovely. Many of the trees and perennials were marked with identification signs. But many were not. The individual gardens were quite lovely--especially the Japanese gardens and ponds. We went midday and it wasnt crowded. Many people with strollers and dogs on leash.The cost of admission was $1 per person--senior rate.

Beautiful park! No one wears masks though, so Im probably never coming again. Waste of money.

Kids had so much fun. Loved the prehistoric and butterfly portion the best. Great place just to quietly stroll around and enjoy nature.

Really pretty little garden. I enjoyed walking around and I really liked the faerie trail, the little villages were so creative. And the waterfalls were so pretty with the foliage.

Tranquil place to reconnect to nature & self. I was feeling anxious and within 15 minutes of walking through the gardens I felt at peace. The smell of the Roses was fruity and vibrant. So thankful we stopped here️

A great place to visit and enjoy nature. Beautiful water featured and history abound. Pack a lunch and make sure to bring water. They have a cute little gift shop and there are tons of outdoor activities very close to the botanical gardens.

Certainly not the nicest botanical garden but itll do. Most plants have no identification placard which is unfortunate. Very little educational info available. Many beds are sparse and lots of plastic remnants from gimmicky events for the grounds.

First time here today and I loved it! Will definitely require more than one visit to see it all.

Lots of dead plants, but still pretty. Koi fosh were cute.

Beautifiul gardens. The pathways were not marked correctly, and a lot of people were walking the wrong direction on one way paths and not wearing masks. Be very careful.

Great definitely should go gorgeous make sure to bring a water bottle and a camera

Peaceful and relaxing walk to enjoy on any day

I love these gardens! Absolutely beautiful! Parking is free for residents and for non residents of Austin it is $6. My favorite is the oriental themed garden. Koi fish ponds, bamboo, and many other cultural things of the sorts. The rose garden is lovely as well! Beautiful colors of white, pinks, reds and yellow. Very sweet fragrances throughout the air. A lovely outdoor experience in Austin.

Social distancing encouraged and facemasks are required! Sounds weird considering you are outside but groups will pass you by very close no wearing masks . We only took off when there were no groups near by for pictures. Also bring a bottle to drink its humid and hot & there are mosquito. They have a restroom and water refills station in the shop/ house looking building!

I loved it, but I love gardens in general. Zilker has an interesting combination of Pioneer, Japanese Garden, Prehistoric and other areas. Their website needs to be updated but the entry is $8 for adults and locals get a discount. I went during the winter time and I know spring would be even better, especially for the Rose Garden.

The best $2 Ive ever spent. The gardens were so beautiful and I loved every area. There was a cactus/succulent garden, Japanese garden, rose garden, butterfly garden, prehistoric garden and more. Great place to explore or have a nice picnic.

Some of the best gardens I have ever visited. There is something for everyone there, kids, adults.. old, young.... Such an amazing place to enjoy in Austin! The azaleas are magnificent in spring and the grounds are meticulously groomed.Highly recommended for everyone. An oasis of beauty and tranquility.