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Botanical Gardens’ July 3 & 4 admission reduced by $2.50 for ‘AMERICA 250’; with parade, most patriotic attire contest, 2 pm, Friday, July 3!

The South Texas Botanical Gardens celebrates this special 4TH of July holiday–our nation’s 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776– with patriotic prices, a parade and patriotic attire contest!

  • Save on all levels of GENERAL ADMISSION reduced by $2.50, July 3 and 4!
  • Get a SUPER hot deal on a NEW MEMBERSHIP, including 370 RECIPROCAL GARDENS
    nationwide, at 25 percent off July 3 and 4, the largest reduction offered. This means FREE
    ADMISSION TO STBGNC and 369 other botanical gardens or arboreta with our membership
    card! (Neither reduced admission or membership will be available online.)
  • Explore the entire Gardens & Nature Center, see new OUTDOOR BONSAI EXHIBIT, fountain,
    Meditation & Zen Garden.
  • See Tropical PLUMERIA GARDEN in gorgeous full bloom, conservatories, Butterfly House,
    trails, wetlands, kids play area with Treehouse, and Gift Shop. Picnics, well-behaved
    leashed canines are welcome, but no fireworks. Parking is free.
  • Join the Independence Parade at 2 pm, Friday, July 3, starting in front of the Plumeria
    Garden; followed by a Patriotic Attire Contest in the Rose Pavilion. The ADULT, YOUTH (up
    to age 15), and PET in best patriotic attire each will win a Botanical Gardens membership; or
    Gift Shop certificate if already a member.
  • Enjoy a July 4th edition of REP-TALES on lawn area, 10:30 am, Saturday! (Don’t be surprised
    if reptiles are dressed for the holiday.)
  • Book a “Private Encounter” with entertaining Parrots, Reptiles. Price, advance reservations,
    361-852-2100!

REDUCED ADMISSION July 3/4:
Adults ages 13-59 $7.50 (regularly $10)
Age 60 up, Active Military, College $5.50 (regularly $8)
Ages 3-12 $3.50 (regularly $6)
Under age 3 & Members Free!
(Purchase memberships at check-in—pay no admission that day!)

REDUCED MEMBERSHIPS July 3/4:
Individual $30 (regularly $40)
Couple (1 household) $45 (regularly $60)
Family (1 household) / Grandparent (grandkids <18) $67.50 ($90)