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| Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical GardenHosts one of the world's finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44Botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums,This one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits.Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around theWorld, the Garden offers interesting and inspiring experiences to more than250,000 visitors each year.In 1938 a small group of Valley citizens gathered in Papago Park to createA botanical garden whose precepts would encourage an understanding,Appreciation and promotion of the uniqueness of the world's deserts,Particularly the Sonoran Desert. They foresaw the Valley's potential andUnique identity, envisioning the need to conserve their beautiful desertEnvironment. The Desert Botanical Garden, since its inception in 1939,Continues to be a testament to their vision.
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