The Arboretum is Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden. With 4,400 foot Picketpost Mountain dominating the southern horizon, a combination of panoramic desert vistas, trails, and desert plants from around the world welcomes visitors. At an elevation of 2,400 feet, native Sonoran Desert vegetation is displayed in a Cactus Garden, while other attractions include a Heritage Rose Garden, Australian Forest, demonstration gardens, and an Herb Garden. Queen Creek, an intermittent desert stream, and the Arboretum's irrigated gardens and protected grounds provide a haven for local wildlife. Over 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians have been found at the Arboretum over the years.
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| Harris's Antelope Squirrel |
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| Harris's Antelope Squirrel - showing grizzled grey undertail |
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| Broad-billed Hummingbird clearly showing a broad bill |
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| Broad-billed Hummingbird |
Congratulations on the Antelope Squirrel!
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