Things You Should Know

All garden spaces are outdoors, with the exception of the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion. There are 5 gallery spaces, 4 indoor and 1 outdoor. The Gardens is open rain or shine.

No. Only trained service dogs are allowed in the Gardens.
Service animals that are identified with a vest or collar are welcome in the Gardens at no cost.

Dog Days of Summer – Dogs are welcomed to visit with their owners each June – September. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. Water stations are available. Dog admission is $5, or you can purchase a seasonal dog membership.

Arizona law prohibits leaving animals unattended and confined in a motor vehicle when physical injury to or death of the animal is likely to result.

Yes. Butterfly Magic is included with Gardens admission and is open 9:30am to 3:00pm, 7 days a week from Oct 1st through May 31st.

Yes. We have several non-motorized wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-serve basis free of charge. Please let the staff know at admissions when you arrive.

No. TBG does not participate in any reciprocal programs.

Yes. Guests dining at Edna’s Eatery must pay admission, be a current member, or have guest passes.

No. The Gardens is a non-smoking facility, including e-cigarettes.

No. Please smell and enjoy our plants but don’t collect or pick any plants or plant materials.

Yes. We participate in the Pima County Library Culture Pass Program. A Culture Pass can be checked out at select libraries and serve as admission (two people entrance). Click here for more information.

Yes. Personal photos are allowed throughout the Gardens. Photoshoots may be arranged by calling (520) 326-9686 ext. *29 or emailing rentals@tucsonbotanical.org.

Commercial use of photographs are prohibited without the full written consent of Tucson Botanical Gardens.

You may join/renew online, or when you arrive at the Gardens. Membership materials will arrive by USPS in 2-3 weeks.

If you join/renew online, please have your receipt to use for entrance to the Gardens.

Visit the Garden Gift Shop, purchase or renew online, or call Member Services at (520) 326-9686 ext. *13

Yes! If you renew your membership before it has expired, your membership will be extended for 1 year from the current expiration date.

Yes. You can apply your admission ticket towards your membership purchase. This is valid only on the same day of your visit.

Yes. You can purchase a gift membership by visiting: https://tucsonbotanical.org/gift-membership/
or you can purchase a Gift Membership Packet, in the Garden’s gift shop.

Note: If your gift recipient already has a membership, your gift will extend their membership for an additional year!

Memberships take 2-3 weeks to process.

For memberships purchased or renewed at the Gardens you will receive temporary cards. If you do not have temporary cards please show your Photo ID at Admissions.

The number of guest passes depends on your membership level.

Guest passes are one-time use paper tickets and valid for one year and are unable to be replaced. Guest passes may be used by any individual of your choosing for entry to the Gardens. A Member does not need to be present for their guest(s) to use guest passes.

Yes. Please present a photo ID at Admissions. There is a $2 replacement fee for lost cards.

No. Membership cards are valid only for the Member(s) listed on the card(s) and are non-transferable. One member named on the card must be present to use the card. You may give your guest passes to anyone you’d like and they can use them without the member present.

In order to protect the benefits of membership, we reserve the right to request photo ID.

Yes. You may upgrade your membership at any time. To upgrade, simply pay the difference between the two levels and you will begin receiving the new benefits immediately. Your membership expiration date will stay the same.

Individual – Primary member only
Dual and up – Primary member + optional secondary member

Children are not named on memberships. If no secondary member is named, your membership card will be listed as ‘Guest’

Yes. There is a $20 charge to add a 3^rd adult and a $10 charge to add additional children. Membership cards will indicate the number of additional children. Official caretakers may receive free admission as part of your membership. Please call the Membership Department at (520) 326-9686 ext. *13 for details.

The 3rd Adult option applies only to one additional adult per membership. Any additional adults would warrant a separate membership.

Yes. If you have a Dual membership or above, a child may receive free entry in place of another adult. One named member on the card must be present and children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Yes. Any amount paid in excess of the Fair Market Value of the member benefits is tax-deductible.

Individual – $30
Dual – $30
Family – $30
Cholla – $61
2150 Club – $30
Agave – $168
Ocotillo – $226
Saguaro – $296

If you have a seasonal address please contact Member Services at (520) 326-9686 ext. *13 or membership@tucsonbotanical.org with both addresses and the dates you reside at each location.

You may discontinue your membership at any time by contacting Member Services at (520) 326-9686 ext. *13 or membership@tucsonbotanical.org.

Membership fees are nonrefundable. You may transfer your membership at the same level to a friend or family member.