The largest botanical garden in Israel, it features over 6,000 plant species from around the world, arranged in phytogeographic sections, including Australia, South Africa, Europe, North America, Southwest and Central Asia and the Mediterranean.

The new Botanical Garden, including a unique collection of Coniferae, was opened in 1954, soon after the establishment of Givat Ram campus.

Key developments include the tropical conservatory in 1986, the South Africa section in 1989, and the Hank Greenspan Entrance Plaza, Dvorsky Visitors’ Center, and restaurant in 1990.

Spanning 30 acres, the garden showcases flora from Australia, South Africa, Europe, North America, Southwest and Central Asia and the Mediterranean.

[12] In recent years, the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens has hosted the Winter Lights Festival, an annual event held during December to coincide with Hannukah and Christmas celebrations.

Alongside the displays, the festival features performances by artists and actors in costumes, as well as comfort food vendors and additional attractions.