DeHaan Tiergarten

The outside gardens in their entirety are named for the DeHaan Family Foundation, which provided funds for their completion. The name “Tiergarten” (animal park) honors the origins of the DeHaan family, as well as the relationship of the Gardens to the Zoo. Overall, the outdoor gardens are composed of five distinctive elements: design gardens, a shade garden, a sun garden with meandering trails and a stream, a water garden, and a wedding garden. There is also an ornamental allee and a beautiful belvedere just outside the doors of the Hilbert Conservatory.

Each element is densely planted and contains many “surprise” elements that delight all the senses. The landscape architect responsible for developing the Tiergarten’s plant design is Ann Hildner of Rundell, Ernstberger and Associates.