Botanical Gardens - Southwestern States (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

Botanical Gardens in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Southeastern Texas Botanical Gardens in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Southeastern Texas
Texas is home to some famous botanical gardens. Each of them has its own character, and specialize to different extents in the flora of Texas. Moody Gardens Moody Gardens is as much a family tourist destination as it is a botanical garden.
Botanical Gardens in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado Botanical Gardens in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado
Rio Grande Botanic Garden Covering over 10,000-square feet and housed in a striking glass-walled building, these botanical gardens contain an impressive array of plant life native to New Mexico.
Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Tombstone and Southern Arizona Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Tombstone and Southern Arizona
If you can't tell the difference between a saguaro cactus and a prickly pear, head for one of the region's excellent botanical gardens, where you'll learn about southern Arizona's astonishingly varied plant life.

Major Tourist Attractions in the Region

Phoenix Zoo - Arizona
Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix, Arizona