Becky Leeman

Review of Olbrich Botanical Gardens

I usually really enjoy my time at Olbrich, however...

I usually really enjoy my time at Olbrich, however today the staff made the experience pretty awful. The volunteer at the info desk immediately informed my friends and I we could not take any photos of each other in the garden without a permit. I have never been aware of this. Since I am pregnant and wanted a couple pretty winter shots during our walk in the garden I paid for the permit. We came inside and specifically asked if pictures were allowed in the conservatory; to which we were told yes. But another staff member very rudely told us we were breaking rules after my husband and I took a picture together indoors. I have not once been to olbrich and not seen visitors taking photos. This was not a big professional event, it was a friend taking a couple snaps of my husband and I; we were respectful and paid the $40 photo fee and were still treated very rudely. I am pretty disappointed.