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Enjoy Zilker Botanical Garden for free
Friday, February 21, 2020 by Tai Moses
The Parks and Recreation Department has decided to make Zilker Botanical Garden more accessible to all Austinites by providing a series of admission-free days this year. The free days will allow “more opportunities for Austinites and visitors to enjoy holidays, spring days, special exhibits, and school breaks” at the garden, says the parks department. Mark your calendar: The upcoming free days are March 17, March 28, May 30, June 11, July 9, Aug. 8, and Aug. 13.
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