Zilker Botanical Garden

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The Zilker Botanical Garden (28 acres; 113,312 m2) is a botanical garden of varied topography located on the south bank of the Colorado River at 2220 Barton Springs Road, near downtown Austin, Texas, United States.

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Theme gardens include the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, The Riparian Streambed, The Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and The Mabel Davis Rose Garden. [1] [2]

The Botanical Garden was established as a non-profit organization in 1955, and is the centerpiece of Zilker Park. It features several independently maintained gardens, each of a particular focus:

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References

  1. "Zilker Botanical Garden: Featured Date Spot for July 2021". Austin TX Journal. 16 July 2021.
  2. "Visiting the Zilker Botanical Garden | Visit Austin, TX". www.austintexas.org. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  3. Bueche, Shelley (20 October 2017). "Uncover the history of this Japanese garden hidden in the heart of Austin - CultureMap Austin". austin.culturemap.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.


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