Good walking trails and beautiful garden. It gives you a detailed look at the things we may see every day but don't take time to appreciate the beauty of how much the desert has to offer. Of course it's best when it's not too hot...More

You should visit this place only if you are really into botanical gardens. Otherwise I think the price is too high. However, I liked it very much! But I wouldn't recommend it on a hot day because you would simply rush through just to get...More

I visited this beautiful garden in the blazing hot summer sun. Yes, the heat was intense but so was the stark beauty of this garden. I had no idea there were so many types of cacti or that they all flowered! There was a lovely...More

For Phoenix it was not too hot but surprisingly humid. That was the only downside of our visit. We were met by a wonderfully knowledgeable volunteer on entry and she gave us helpful tips on what to look for. We saw all three varieties of...More

Never went in, but would have learned quite a bit. As a Master Gardener, I'm always up to learn more and desert plants are mostly new to me - but there were no prices advertised or reviewed below the annual subscription fee of $25, so...More

I've been going to the Desert Botanical Gardens since I was a kid, and it's always a favorite...in the winter months, anyway. This latest visit was in opening day of the new Butterfly exhibit, and that is just an amazing place to sit and contemplate...More

Being from the Midwest I was fascinated by the desert plants and flowers. There were different areas to visit with places to rest in the shade. The day we were there included a butterfly exhibit which was fascinating. They also have a good onsite cafe...More

I've never been to a dessert botanical garden ... the weather was awesome but after awhile I did get a bit too warm .... dry heat or not .. I wish i'd brought water. but so enjoyed my visit . very interesting. I'd done many...More

This self guided tour was awesome except for the unbearable heat. I highly recommend it to tourists but check the weather first. Even at night when the temperature is still hovering around 95 it is draining to walk the nearly 2 mile path around the...More

We live in Scottsdale and always take our guests here. We always learn new things from the wonderful volunteers. The plants and displays are wonderful. Highly recommend this garden.