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Zilker Botanical Garden Admissions Information
During the Trail of Lights event in Zilker Park, taking place December 10–23, please note the following transportation impacts affecting the Zilker Botanical Garden:
- Rideshare services (Uber & Lyft) will not pick up or drop off at the Zilker Botanical Garden starting at 4:00 PM and continuing for the full duration of the Trail of Lights period.
- Road closures in the surrounding area begin at 5:00 PM, but rideshare service access ends earlier at 4:00 PM.
- The Zilker Botanical Garden remains open from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with final entry at 4:30 PM, throughout this period.
Garden Hours
September – May: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
Annual Closures
- New Year’s Day
- Fourth of July
- Both ACL Fest weekends (first two weekends of October)
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Admission Discounts
Austin Resident Discount
Austin residents receive $2 off admission.
Member Discount
Members must be signed in to receive discounted admission.
- Use the Sign In button at the top right before purchasing tickets.
- Use the "Member Adult" and/or "Member Youth" admission designations
- The discount appears after clicking "Add to Cart".
Become a Member or Renew Your Membership
Reciprocal Admission (In-Person Only)
We honor the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program.
- Show a valid AHS or partner garden membership card at Guest Services to receive free admission.
Museums for All (In-Person Only)
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free admission for up to 4 guests by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID (4 guest per EBT card)
Military Discount (In-Person Only)
Active duty military and veterans receive $1 off general admission.
- Please show your military ID at Guest Services.
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