Enjoy 4.7 miles of trails throughout the Arboretum, in gardens representing 11 different regions of the world. BTA’s trails provide many opportunities to stop and take beautiful landscape, fauna and flora photos.
Download the MapThe High Trail has an all new bridge crossing at the west end, where it meets the Wallace Desert Garden Trail at Queen Creek. The High Trail is a favorite of visitors who enjoy a more strenuous hike. This trail is steeper and more difficult than our other garden paths, and hikers may encounter more snakes and other critters. PLAN AHEAD. Bring water, wear proper shoes, and watch your step!
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Coati are one of the many spectacular wildlife sightings you can find at Boyce Thompson Arboretum tum, and it`s important to keep both these animals and yourself safe during your visit. When watching wild animals, remember these guidelines:
- Keep any food in containers and out of reach from animals
- Maintain a safe distance from any animals you encounter
- Keep dogs leashed at all times
- Always stay on designated trails and respect trail closures
Help us keep the wildlife wild!
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Don`t forget to bring your dogs to the Arboretum this Saturday for Tails & Trails!
Adventure meets wagging tails for this fun-filled day at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Activities include:
- Dog adoptions with @pinalcountyanimalcontrol and @barbsdogrescue
- Docent lead dog hikes
- Pet-related vendors
- Food/Beverage Trucks
- Puppy Yoga (Pre-registration Required)
- Dog training workshop (Pre-registration Required)
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Tails & Trails is free with admission! With additional items and activities available for purchase. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
Special thanks to our event sponsor @evurgentpet
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Happy #NationalBirdDay!
Pictured is a Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) found in the Canyon Region of Boyce Thompson Arboretum. A winter visitor of the Arboretum, the Spotted Towhee prefers dense brush and can most often be sighted foraging through leaf litter on the ground.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum provides important habitats and resources to over 200 species of birds. Visit and experience this spectacular birding opportunity. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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These last few months, the coati at Boyce Thompson Arboretum have been getting more adventurous and exploring new areas of the Arboretum.
Visit Boyce Thompson Arboretum and see if you can spot the coatis. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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Then & Now: Ayer Lake at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
On top is an image of Ayer Lake from 1926. Ayer Lake was constructed in 1925 as a reservoir for the Arboretum. Today, the lake is a home to native plant and animal species that rely on riparian areas.
Take a walk through history and experience the beauty of the Arboretum for yourself. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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There`s only one month left to experience the beauty of Glass in Flight at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Through January, explore larger than-life glass and steel sculptures of butterflies, dragonflies, ants, bees, and other pollinators. Made by artist Alex Heveri from hand-cut Dalle de Verre glass, the works glow in the sun and blend naturally into the Arboretum’s gardens, highlighting the beauty and importance of pollinators.
The exhibition continues after dark for Glass in Flight at Night. These sculptures are illuminated against the desert night. Visitors have a rare chance to enjoy the Arboretum through golden hour, sunset, and evening, when both the artwork and the landscape take on new dimensions.
@glassinflight is on display during normal operating hours through January 31st. Glass in Flight at Night evening hours are Fridays-Sundays, 5 pm - 8 pm, through January 31st. The exhibit is included with regular admission.
Come see Glass in Flight before it`s gone. Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Happy New Year!
We’re open today, 8 AM–5 PM (last admission 4 PM).
Start 2026 surrounded by nature. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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Make a trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum part of your 2026 bucket list.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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