Botanic Garden
The botanic garden is an 18 hectare site within the park. Currently known as the Western Australian Botanic Garden it has a collection of 2000 species of Western Australian flora on display. Botanic Garden is part of the worldwide network of botanic gardens committed to plant conservation. The garden was designed by John Oldham, who held the position of Government Landscape Architect at the time. It was established to showcase the flora of Western Australia to those visiting Perth for the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, although the official opening did not take place until 1965. Botanic Garden is today home to over half of Australia’s 25,000 plant species and the following popular landmarks:
- Conservation Garden
- Gija Jumulu Boab Tree
- Pioneer Women's Memorial Fountain and Water Garden
- Lotterywest Federation Walkway
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