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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 198 attractions in Austin
Traveler Description: Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.
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Attraction type: Garden
Address: 2220 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78746
Tel: 512 477 8672

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Reviews of Zilker Botanical Gardens

( 1-3 of 3 )
“Great place for the kids!”
5 of 5 stars
WazzMommy
Pflugerville, Texas
May 6, 2008

I love taking my girls to the Botanical Gardens. During the week, admission and parking are free. There are lots of paths for the kids to run around on, and my girls love looking at the flowers. The ponds, waterfall, and Japanese gardens are also our favorites. more

“A nice break from the city”
4 of 5 stars
MarttaH
Austin, Texas
May 2, 2008

These botanical gardens were quite a bit bigger than expected! The rose garden, Japanese garden and pre-historic garden are all highlights. Other points of interest is the succulents garden, herb garden, butterfly walk and Austin's Green Garden which displays several small vignettes of plants that work well in the Austin area. Cool and inviting on a hot summer day, this... more

“Wonderful place to visit”
5 of 5 stars
tinkerelle
Worthington, OH
Oct 5, 2007

I was in Austin on business and decided to check out the Zilker Botanical gardens. It was amazing, especially the Japanese reflection garden. Exquisite. Great place to meditate alone, have a romantic walk with your significant other, meet friends or bring the kids. more

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2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746
Tel: 512 477 8672