Penang Botanic Gardens

The 30 ha Penang Botanic Gardens was set up in 1884 to collect botanical specimens from the surrounding hills. Today, it is a popular place for recreation among locals. Two must-see attraction are the Japanese Garden and the Bamboo Setum within the arboretum.

Penang Botanic Gardens

Penang Botanic Gardens, also known as the “Waterfall Gardens” because of the cascading waterfall nearby, is a public park situated on Jalan Air Terjun (Waterfall Road) in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The original gardens were established in 1884 from an old quarry site, under the supervision of Charles Curtis, who was the first superintendent.

The Gardens’ main objectives include “conservation programmes, provision of a clean, safe and conducive public recreation environment, education and raising of public awareness in the appreciation of nature and gardening”. The Gardens continue some research, collaborating with other Botanic Gardens in the development and implementation of botanical and ecological research programmes both nationally and internationally.

The Penang Botanic Gardens Department aims to provide visitors with programmes that focus on the historical and cultural heritage of the gardens, the plant collections, natural landscape and rich diversity of flora and fauna. It also aims to provide professional advice related to botany, taxonomy, horticulture and landscaping.

Opening Hours : 5am – 8pm
Address : 673A, Jalan Kebun Bunga, Pulau Tikus
Contact No. : 04 – 227 0428
Entry Fee : Free