[1] In 1954, Pisit and Nongnooch Tansacha purchased 1,500 rai of land on the garden's modern location.
[2] From 1996 to 1997, Kampon expanded the garden's lakes and the soil dug up was placed in a valley which was initially used as a sunflower field.
[4] In 2019, controversy ensued when a tourist uploaded images that suggested mistreatment of the elephants in their care, an accusation the Botanical Gardens has disputed.
[citation needed] Located near the main entrance, the Cactus Garden is a tall glasshouse area that houses several species of cactus, including: Designed by Kampon Tansacha, the Garden in the Sky displays several plants, including ferns, cacti, bromeliad, orchids, agave, cycads, croton, bonsai and aglaonema, on an elevated level from the ground, with some plants being hanged from the roof.
[1] The stones used in the replica were purchased by Kampon from Prachinburi province and includes an engravement dedicated to Nongnooch.
[9] In addition to examining the wildlife, tourists experience religious ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, massages, and elephant shows.
There are also two restaurants, a small zoo and a hotel with a swimming pool and Thai style rental houses on the grounds.
On-going and continuing research at the garden concerning taxonomy and horticultural use has increased the knowledge about this plant group worldwide.