Sunday, December 28, 2014

Zilker Botanical Gardens


Zilker Botanical Gardens in Austin, Texas, cover 26 acres, and are nicknamed, "The jewel in the heart of Austin."  The name is well-deserved.  It's a picturesque place with several themed gardens, including a rose garden, herb garden, and Japanese garden.


As you can see from the pictures, there are plenty of streams, waterfalls and koi filled ponds.  This place is a paradise for those who enjoy water features in a garden.

The gardens were established in 1955 to promote education and love of gardening among all people.


Zilker Botanical Gardens are open from 9:00 AM top 5:30 PM.  Cost of admission is $3.00 for adults, and $1.00 for children.

10 comments:

  1. Hi Sherry - Z for zee end of 2014 .. Zilker - what a great name. However what are those trees with 'leopard like' spots? Incredible bark ..

    Happy end of the year .. cheers Hilary

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    1. I think they're Palmetto Palm trees. Those are openings in the bark that make it look like spots from a distance.

      If I do the A-Z challenge on this blog, Zilker gardens would be a good candidate for the letter, "z"!

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  2. Wow - Ray and I just went through Austin this weekend. We stopped for an indoor exhibit on Gone With the Wind at UTA, but did not go to this garden. I shall have to put it on my list (plus go in warmer weather). We're a tad cool here now.

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    1. You'd definitely enjoy it better in warmer weather.

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  3. The admission price is very generous for such a beautiful place!

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