Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) is a place of stunning beauty and rich biodiversity. Located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, the botanical gardens house a wide variety of flora and fauna, from prickly desert cacti to lush and leafy tropical plants. Visitors can explore the botanical gardens from the comfort of a vibrant, diverse, and breathtaking landscape. Tucson, AZ can be seen here. 

The beauty of TBG is that it can be enjoyed in both the summer and winter months. In the summer months, the gardens are ablaze with beautiful colors, and a wide variety of birds and butterflies flutter among the blooms. If a bit of cooler weather is desired, the winter months provide the perfect opportunity to see the many winter-blooming plants and take advantage of the lesser crowds. Click here to read about A Journey of Discovery Awaits You at Reid Park Zoo Tucson.

A trip to TBG offers the unique opportunity to see a range of plants and creatures most visitors have not encountered before. A shady, quiet desert garden full of blooming Arizona plants is located near the visitor center. Along with the breathtaking desert cacti, the gardens are home to a wide range of desert succulents, such as agave, ocotillo, and beavertail cacti.

In addition to the desert life, visitors can journey through the enchanting tropical plant collection located in the heart of the gardens. Here one can experience the mystical beauty of the desert combined with exotic and vibrant plants from around the world. Here is a secret garden fit for the most beautiful fairytale—complete with lush tropical rainforest trees, palms, bromeliads, and various exquisite orchids—all providing a truly captivating experience.