Zilker Botanical Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden is a 28-acre public garden near downtown Austin, Texas, on varied terrain along the south bank of the Colorado River within Zilker Park. Established in 1955 as a non-profit organization, it developed as a collection of independently maintained specialty gardens rather than a single formal design. Its best-known areas include the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, Riparian Streambed, Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and Mabel Davis Rose Garden, alongside spaces for cacti, herbs, fragrance, butterflies, and Pioneer Village. Valued for its diverse themed landscapes, curated plant collections, and accessible urban setting, it serves as both a civic green space and a place of horticultural interest.

Austin, Texas · United States