Hartman Prehistoric Garden

Welcome to Austin's only garden devoted to ancient plants! Located on 1.5 acres within Zilker Botanical Gardens, the Hartman Prehistoric Garden showcases plants with lineages ancient enough to have been contemporary with dinosaurs, such as palms, cycads, and ferns.

Ophelia, the Ornithomimid, by John Maisano, photo by larvalbug

Whether you want an introduction to the Garden, to learn more about the plants and animals, or plan a visit, this web site will be a useful resource. The following links provide access to various features:

The Garden - An overview describing the features, history, and purpose of the Hartman Prehistoric Garden
News & Events - An Endangered Garden
Flora & Fauna - Photos and information about the plants and animals found in the Garden
Visit - Information for those planning a visit to the garden, including location, hours, and rules
Volunteer - Feel like doing a bit of prehistoric gardening? Here is the information
Links - Resources for further study of related topics

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