Travis & Laura

Owner-built, three ponds, jumbo koi, aviaries, garden art, succulents. Accessible.

In 2012 Laura and Travis built their first pond with comfortable seating and lights so they could enjoy their fish day and night. It was so relaxing they called it Tranquility Pond. After realizing that they wanted more from their pond, they started gathering rocks wherever they could be found, and finally almost a year later, Pilfered Rock was constructed. It was about 1,200 gallons and nearly four feet deep providing a perfect habitat for larger koi.The pond features a center fountain and waterfall fed by 6,000 GPH pumps to help keep the ponds filtered. Tres Laguna was added in 2016 to fill a small opening that was left in the yard. It's the smallest pond, but the most efficient. The ponds are surrounded by a variety of palms, elephant ears, succulents, cactus and tropical plants. Eight parrots also live in the garden during the day in three different enclosures, and they are anxious to have you come and visit.

Contact pondtour@austinpondsociety.org