Zilker Botanical Garden

Underwhelmed

It was a midweek visit. Needed weeding, the ponds weren’t clean, and the cactus garden was almost nonexistent. There was no food available, be sure to eat before visiting.

Unkept gardens

The gardens need tending and sprucing up. Many areas look as if they haven’t received much attention and could do with some manicuring. Gardens need gardening. Most disappointing was the Japanese gard...

Not one of the better Botanical Gardens

Afternoon I was there was crowded. People were kicking a soccer ball around the Rose Garden and some couples lying on the grass making out: thought that was inappropriate. Most of the flowering plant...

Disappointing visit

I was excited to visit this garden as I’ve been to many throughout the country. Visiting in April I assumed there would be many flowering plants and flowers. It was quite disappointing. The best th...

Great for kids

Was nice but not very conducive to handicapped. Fun facts about prehistoric park. The family garden is great for kids. Love that when they finish their scavenger hunt they get a prize.