Tucson Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden in central Tucson, United States.
Tucson Botanical Gardens is a five-acre park in central Tucson featuring sixteen separate garden sections. The grounds hold Sonoran Desert plants, herbs, tropical species, and specialized plant collections throughout the property.
The garden began in 1964 as a private cactus collection and moved to the Porter family estate in 1970. This relocation allowed it to grow into a larger public garden space.
The gardens display medicinal herbs and plants important to indigenous communities of the Southwest, letting visitors explore these living collections firsthand. You can see how these species fit into the region's daily life.
The grounds are open daily and offer guided tours along with educational programs. Discounted rates are available for students and seniors.
The grounds house a butterfly pavilion where multiple butterfly species live among tropical plants. This enclosed space offers a striking contrast to the dry desert surroundings.
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