General Admission Tickets are valid for a single visit for up to six months after purchase. We are open 9-6 Daily for you to explore our beautiful gardens and floral exhibits, tropical parrots, resident reptiles, seasonal butterfly house (March-early November), and nature trails. We hope you enjoy your excursion to our Botanical Gardens & Nature Center where you will experience Flora, Fauna, FUN!
Adults (age 13-59): $10
Seniors (age 60+): $8
Active Military (with ID): $8
College Student (with ID): $8
Child (3-12): $6
Young Child (0-2): FREE!
Dog on Leash: FREE!
BOTANICAL GARDENS MEMBERS GET FREE ADMISSION FOR 12 Months!
Moonlight & Mariposas in the Gardens is the 2025 signature fundraising outdoor gala of the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center presented by CITGO - Corpus Christi Refinery. Supporting Sponsors are Mrs. Joyce Barnette, and Amanda & Ken Kellar. Guests will enjoy a cocktail party style atmosphere with samplings of southside restaurants plus complimentary beer, wine, frozen specialty drink, or non-alcoholic beverages.
Restaurants donors include: Brewster Street Ice House - South, Chops & Eggs Hash House, CRB P.O.E.T.S., Ginger Cafe, Hu-Dat Vietnamese Restaurant, Jason's Deli, Texas Roadhouse, plus deserts from Hester's Cafe. Beverages are provided by L&F Distributors and W.O. Harrison, Jr. Family, LLP.
Other events include butterfly release (6-7 pm); music by Clarissa Serna Band plus dancing, comedian Trey Jarmijo, Silent Auction, Winner-Take-All Raffle, and a whole lot of fun!
Individual Tickets are $175 each ($150 for Botanical Gardens members). Sponsorships (with multiple guests) are available at $1000, $2000, $3000, $5000, and $10000 levels (reserved seating begins at $3000 level).
Complimentary valet parking available. Adults only!
This is an outdoor event, so dress accordingly (heels not recommended)...dress up/dress down...it's your choice.