Dog Days of Summer

Due to the overwhelming popularity with the Tucson pet population, dog days at the Tucson Botanical Gardens will continue through fall. Enjoy the cool, peaceful mornings of our desert home by bringing your dog to the Garden every Tuesday morning. The Gardens is 5 1/2 acres of lush greenery, shady meandering paths, and beautiful native flowers – the perfect setting for your morning walk. Walkers are welcome at 7 a.m. and dogs will be admitted until 8:30 a.m. Regular admission charges apply, dog admission is $3 per dog. Please bring a leash, water for your dog and waste disposal bags to keep our garden clean. Dogs are not admitted to the Garden during regular business hours so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.

Dog Days hours: Tuesday mornings, open at 7 a.m. Dogs will be admitted until 8:30 a.m.

Garden hours: Garden hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Open seven days a week, year round, except July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Day.

Admission: $7 for adults (age 13+), $3 for children 4-12 and dogs ($2 Gardens member dogs), free for children 3 and under.

About the Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens is a private, non-profit organization that promotes botanical, horticultural, and ecological education; encourages responsible environmental stewardship; and provides a beautiful setting for enjoyment and relaxation. The Gardens, designated as America’s Best Secret Garden by Reader’s Digest, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 16 specialty gardens. It is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information, call (520) 326-9686, Ext. 10, email info@tucsonbotanical.org or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org.