About
About the San Antonio
Botanical Garden
The Garden’s tranquil 39 acres serve as a living museum of native and imported plant life for guests to appreciate, learn from, and enjoy.
Quick Facts
- Established in 1980
- 39 Acres
- Over 100 endangered and rare species in care
- Nearly 400,000 annual guests
- Over 13,000 supportive members
- 55,900 served through educational programming
- 21,762 attendees of special events
- Nearly 50,000 people served annually through access programs
- 125 Employees
- 1,393 volunteers and 25,548 volunteer hours
Mission
Enriching lives through plants and nature.
Vision
San Antonio Botanical Garden is a world-class garden recognized for outstanding horticulture displays, botanical diversity, education, conservation, and experiences that connect people to the natural world. The Garden embraces the sense of place that makes San Antonio unique.
History
The San Antonio Botanical Garden was first imagined nearly eight decades ago by civic influencers Mrs. R. R. Witt and Mrs. Joseph Murphy. Forty years of planning and partnerships finally blossomed on May 3, 1980, with the official opening of the Garden.
Since that day, the formal gardens and collections of native Texas plants have evolved to make the Garden one of the most noteworthy botanical centers in the state, educating and inspiring guests from around the world.
Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, the Garden is able to continue fulfilling its mission of enriching lives through plants and nature.
The Garden is operating under a 5-year strategic plan concluding in 2026. View the document below to learn about the Garden’s strategic priorities and key goals.
