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Dog Days Policy
The Houston Botanic Garden offers First Sunday / Third Wednesday Dog Days from March-July and September-October. On these select days, the Garden invites responsible pet parents to bring their canine pal(s) along on visits to the Garden. As always, all guests are reminded to leave the Garden as they found it. Dispose of waste and collect bags, water bottles, bowls, and other containers, snacks / treats, etc., before departing, to ensure the Garden remains a beautiful living museum for future guests. For a complete list of Garden rules and expectations, click here.
*The Garden’s no pets / service animals only policy remains in effect at all other times.
Admission
Dog tickets are just $5 each for non-members.
Members receive complimentary dog admission based on level:
- Individual members receive one dog admission
- Dual members receive two dog admissions
- Family members and above receive up to four dog admissions
Dates
- Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
- Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Rules & Etiquette
All dogs must be leashed (leash must be 6 feet or shorter) and current on appropriate shots and registrations.
Waste must be bagged and placed in trash cans. The Garden will have waste bags available in the Welcome Pavilion.
Dogs and their companions must stay on marked paths and open lawn areas. Do not allow dogs into horticultural displays, to protect plants and paws.
Dogs are not permitted inside the Welcome Pavilion or event tents.
Dogs must be socialized and well-behaved. Staff reserve the right to ask owners of dogs in heat or seen acting aggressively to remove them from the Garden.
Take responsibility for your pet’s interaction with guests, especially those with children or without dogs. Other guests should ask before approaching and interacting with your dog(s).
