The University of Arizona

Open Daily 8 a.m. t0 5 p.m.

From September-through-April the Arboretum is open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, except. December 25. This Saturday, September 6, will be a 9:30 a.m. dragonfly walk guided by Arizona State University Professor Pierre Deviche. On Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. is our popular Learn Your Lizards walk guided by Abi King and Mesa Community College Professor Andy Baldwin. Regular admission of $7.50 for adults or $3 for ages 5-12 includes weekend nature walks. The Arboretum is located at Highway 60 milepost #223 near the historic copper mining town of Superior, 55 miles due east of Phoenix. Explore the gardens on a virtual tour! The drive takes about two hours from Tucson via highway 79 North through Florence to highway 60 -- then turn right and continue east another twelve miles. There is no restaurant at the Arboretum but sandwiches, drinks and snacks are available in our gift shop. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available for visitors to use. Pets are welcome, provided they remain leashed at all times and are well-behaved. Read about the Arboretum's 75-year heritage, our HISTORY page describes how the Arboretum has grown to include two miles of trails and into a place for children to learn and for all ages to appreciate the beauty and importance of desert ecosystems. for children to learn and for all ages to appreciate the beauty and importance of desert ecosystems.
Featured Artists: Nicole Royse
Paintings by Tempe resident Nicole Royse are exhibited throughout September in the Visitor Center art gallery. Read more and preview the exhibit