Starting this year, the Zilker Botanical Garden will offer 8 free days of admission to residents and visitors.

According to a press release from the city of Austin, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department hopes that the introduction of free admission days will promote healthy recreational activities. If anything, it's a great opportunity to get your family together for a day trip to Austin.

Listed below is the schedule of free dates this year:

  • Feb. 17, 2020
  • March 17, 2020
  • June 11, 2020
  • July 9, 2020
  • Aug. 13, 2020
  • March 28, 2020
  • May 30, 2020
  • Aug. 8, 2020

The Zilker Botanical Garden is a 26-acre park with a large assortment of themed gardens located at 2220 Barton Springs Road. You can visit Sunday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission for an Adult Austin Resident is $6.00, while admission for a Adult non-Austin resident is $8.00.

There are plenty of sights to take in when you visit our state capital, but few are as naturally beautiful as the Zilker Botanical Garden. We hope you'll visit and have a great time.

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