Watering Hour (2014-03-03) by SABOTSan Antonio Botanical Garden
Origins
It was civic influencers Mrs. R. R. Witt and Mrs. Joseph Murphy who devised the first visions of the public gardens for their community. From these early ideas, the San Antonio Garden Center was born.
Foundational Groundwork for the Lucile Halsell Conservatory (1976) by UnknownSan Antonio Botanical Garden
The recommended future Botanical Garden site was a decades-old gift to the City from George W. Brackenridge, given in 1899. After funding was secured, groundbreaking ceremonies were held on July 21, 1976.
From Bud to Bloom
The official opening of the San Antonio Botanical Garden was May 3, 1980.
Enriching Lives Through Plants & Nature
That same year the San Antonio Botanical Garden Society, Inc was also chartered to support the Botanical Garden in its role of inspiring people to connect with the world of plants and understand the importance of plants in our lives.
Still GROW-ing
In 2017, the GROW campaign introduced a full 8 acres of Garden expansion. Designed to inspire and enrich, these innovative additions set a new standard for guest experience.
Culinary Garden Harvest (2012-01-26) by KelseySan Antonio Botanical Garden
New attractions like the Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden and the Goldsbury Foundation Pavilion now provide an educational space to deepen the understanding of garden-to-table experiences while fostering creative outlets in art and science.
Family Adventure Garden (2020-02-27) by KelseySan Antonio Botanical Garden
Outdoor Play
Another long-awaited campaign project introduced a hands-on 2.5-acre space that invites families to “come mess with Texas." This space encourages unstructured learning across 15 galleries depicting urban San Antonio, the Hill Country, and South Texas.
While prioritizing themes of ecology, environmental stewardship, and outside exploration, the Family Adventure Garden reminds guests of the value in unlimited play and imagination.
Cypress Courtyard (2020-09-10) by KelseySan Antonio Botanical Garden
After a 30 year partnership with the City of San Antonio, the Garden made its transition into privatization in 2019. As it continues to operate on city property, the Garden still embraces the sense of place that makes San Antonio unique.
A Deep-Rooted Vision
Today the San Antonio Botanical Garden continues to showcase some of the most evolved displays of native Texas plants, and endangered flora in the state.
To Observe (2021-10-25) by KelseySan Antonio Botanical Garden
It aims to continue to enrich the lives of its guests as it connects them to the natural world, hoping to pass down its mission and preservations for generations to come.
