This was pretty nice. The exhibits are really nicely displayed and there's a lot more to the desert landscape than I had previously thought. The education component is definitely nice. It's also fun to go at dusk and use flashlights to navigate through the gardens. I was disappointed that many of the exhibits were closed for construction and/or remodeling, but it was a nice visit nonetheless. If you have interest in plants in general, this is a nice place to check out. I can understand why it may be a little underwhelming for kids, but there are lots of exhibits with native desert animals, like turtles and snakes and various insects, to keep kids busy.