Kingston Attractions
Hope Botanical Gardens © Jamaica Tourist Board
Hope Botanical Gardens
This 20-hectare (50-acre) oasis of beauty in the middle of
downtown Kingston features pleasant paths that meander past
manicured lawns and tranquil gardens, including a cactus garden,
orchid house, a forest garden and an ornamental pond. The gardens
are situated next to the campus of the University of the West
Indies, and also contain a small zoo and interesting
aviary.
Address: Old Hope Road;
Telephone: 927 1257;
Opening time: Gardens: daily 8.30am to 6.30pm. Zoo daily 10am to 5pm;
Admission: Gardens: free. Zoo: J$20 (adults), J$10 (children 4-12)
