The Zimmerman Sensory Garden is a very special garden. Missouri Botanical Garden horticultural therapists utilize this engaging space with many of their clients. Drawing on the sights, smells, textures and sounds, visitors of all abilities can enjoy all this garden has to offer. Explore with a trained horticultural therapist the many benefits and uses of a sensory garden. During your tour experience various plants using all your senses, learn how to create a sensory garden in your own backyard and take home a plant list of some of our favorite sensory plants. See how this small space is used in a big and meaningful way.
Preregistraton is required; prime season is mid-May through October.
Tour length: approximately 45 minutes
Fee: $4 per person, in addition to Garden admission
Participants: 10 minimum; 15 maximum
To register your group or if you have questions, please contact the Supervisor of Therapeutic Horticulture at (314) 577-9473 x 76526.