Balboa Park - Zoro Garden | Park & Recreation



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Zoro Garden

Zoro Garden is a sunken garden located between the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the Casa de Balboa. In this 1915 stone grotto, a butterfly garden has been planted which contains both the larvae and nectar plants needed for all cycles of the complete life cycles of butterflies. Milkweed, sunflower, passion vine and California lilac were included as suitable plants for the butterfly larvae (caterpillar) stage. Butterfly bush, lantana, pincushion flower and verbena were added as nectar plants for the adult butterflies. Miniature indentations built into rocks collect small pools of water for the monarch, sulfur, and swallowtail butterflies that can be seen among the colorful perennials and majestic Ficus trees that surround the garden.

Note:
Ceremony site only; No receptions allowed.

Maximum Capacity	75 people
Available Hours	10:00am to Dusk. Maximum time permitted for a wedding ceremony is four hours.
Food / Beverages	No food or beverages allowed.
Restrooms	There are restrooms nearby
Fee	Contact the Permit Center at (619) 235-1169 for fee information.

Directions & Parking
The Zoro Garden is centrally located in Balboa Park, between the Rueben H. Fleet Science Center and the Casa de Balboa. Take Hwy 163 South to Park Blvd Exit. Turn left at Park Blvd and park to the south of the Science Center. You can also take the Balboa Park Tram to the Prado stop and walk east along the Prado to Zoro Garden.