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| - Two years ago, I was very disappointed that I was not able to go to the botanical gardens on a trip to Scottsdale. However, I think that was a blessing in disguise because I wouldn't have gone there last week and seen the spectacular Chihuly exhibit. We went to the dbg at five at night, which was a great time, because we were able to see the glass fixtures during in the daylight, at sunset, and then lit up at night. All the pieces were beautiful, with vivid colors and intricate designs.
The desert botanical gardens are a little microcosm of the desert world. We visited Saguaro National Park two days prior and that was real, spacious, and wild desert. However, if you are only in Arizona for a short time, the dbg will do. The variety of cacti is so amazing and I'm sure the flowers are beautiful in April and May. We saw some wildlife there such as rabbits and bees, but not anything like a snake, although I'm sure that's quite possible.
Well worth the $!5 fee! Also, their hours are great if you are looking to do something in the early morning or early evening.
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