Zilker Botanical Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Austin that spreads across a large property with different themed areas. Each section displays different plant types and garden designs, ranging from traditional Japanese layouts to gardens with plants from prehistoric times.

The garden was established as part of Zilker Metropolitan Park and has served as a major green space for Austin ever since. Different sections were added over the years to introduce visitors to botanical treasures from various regions around the world.

Local visitors come here on weekends to stroll through the grounds with family and enjoy outdoor time in the center of the city. The different sections offer people a chance to experience gardens from various parts of the world without traveling far.

The best time to visit is early in the morning when the gardens are not yet crowded and temperatures are comfortable. Comfortable shoes are important since the property is large and requires a lot of walking to explore.

One section of the garden is dedicated to recreating a Cretaceous environment and displays plants that existed during the time of dinosaurs. This unusual concept offers visitors a rare look at plant life from a distant geological period.