Quick Facts
Desert Botanical Garden is here to help you enjoy the beauty of the desert and care about it.
140 acres
55 acres under cultivation
50,000+ plant displays showcased in beautiful outdoor exhibits
1 of only 35 botanical gardens accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (formerly American Association of Museums)
770 volunteers
53,000 volunteer hours
113 full-time staff members
634,000+ annual attendees
28,826 member households
100,000 total herbarium specimens
4,818 species in the Living Collection
548 rare and endangered species in care at the Garden
Partial funding provided by Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.
