Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

The Best of Nature and Gardens

Featuring more than 300 plant species, the 252-acre Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is in nearby Orange, Texas. The gardens include floral-lined meandering pathways, education areas and outdoor rooms with nature-inspired sculptures. Educational programs and community events are held throughout the year.

Certified Green Space and Garden Retreat

As one of the most earth-friendly projects in the world, Shangri La offers a glimpse of how people can live in harmony with nature. The combination of gardens and nature at Shangri La presents a serene oasis for retreat and renewal, as well as the opportunity to explore, discover and learn.

Plan Your Trip

Entrance to the park is free. Shangri La hosts year-round events, boat tours, camps, themed walks, Scarecrow Festivals, Sip an Strolls and Christmas Strolls – all for for young and old.

Stroll Shangri La

Nearby Stark Cultural Venues

The Lutcher Theater

The W.H. Stark House

Stark Museum of Art

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