The Park is a substantial tree arboretum with significant conservation value and historic importance.
Before and after 1866 - when it was acquired by the Governors of the Botanic Gardens - it has been an important meeting place for the traditional custodians, the Kaurna people, and a popular social and cultural hub.
The Park hosts popular events including Moonlight Cinema, and WOMADelaide, which has shared a thirty year partnership with the Botanic Garden. You can visit our What's on page to find out about other events taking place in the Park.
Botanic Park is also home to over 50,000 Grey-headed Flying-foxes. The largest native Australian bat, these animals are listed as vulnerable. They utilise the trees in Botanic Park as their daytime roost camp. Upon sunset they leave the site to forage for food across Adelaide, forming a spectacular site in the twilight sky.
More than just a park, this diverse collection of trees and plants have conservation value.
Grey-headed flying-foxes have been living in Botanic Park since 2010 and they play a vital role in the ecosystem.
