Americas Travel: A Photo Journal from Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin, Texas, United States of America

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In this post we share photos from Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin, Texas, United States of America.

Zilker Botanical Garden is a delightful space across 26 acres in the heart of Austin. The garden is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Three areas of the garden are particularly interesting: the Heritage Live Oaks, The Hartman Prehistoric Garden (featuring a variety of vegetation that existed during the time when dinosaurs roamed), and the Isamu Taniguchi Japanese Garden (which offers winding pathways and a place of tranquility).

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Logistics

• Zilker Botanical Garden
• https://zilkergarden.org/
• Address: 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78746
• The Botanical Gardens are a 10-minute drive from downtown Austin and are best reached by private car

Property Highlights

• Panoramic views of downtown Austin
• Heritage live oaks
• Taniguchi Japanese Garden (spread over three acres); ponds in the first half of the garden spell out “AUSTIN”, reflecting the fact that these gardens were constructed as a gift to the city
• Hartman Prehistoric Garden

• Woodland Faerie Trail, which features enchanting fairy houses hidden among the trees.

Map of Zilker Botanical Gardens

Entrance

Footh Paths & Streams

Tanigushi’s Inspiration: Mother Tree

Taniguchi Japanese Garden

Heritage Live Oaks

Swedish Blacksmith Shop