Exploring the gardens

Plants in the Gardens

The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology.

Map of the gardens (PDF File)

Aboriginal Uses of Native Plants

Explore the Aboriginal Trail to find out more about indigenous uses of native plants.

Walks you can do

See the range of walking activities here

Animals in the Gardens

Common birds within the Gardens, (with drawings and calls)
Checklist of birds of the Gardens
Illustrated Checklist of Birds of the Gardens
Bird portraits by Neville Cayley
Mammals of the Gardens, with coloured illustrations.
The Gardens' Bat Hotel, an article about research.
Frogs (with sound, 1238 K), Frogs without sound (39 K), both with drawings and descriptions.
Reptiles in the Gardens.
Dragons in the Gardens.
The Scribbly Gum Moth.
The Common Brown Butterfly
The Macleay Swallowtail Butterfly

Memorials and named buildings in the Gardens

Although the ANBG has had a relatively short history, there are a number of memorials, commemorative building names and plaques on the site.

Art in the Gardens

Public artworks are not a significant part of the Gardens experience at this stage, but our few examples and policy can be seen here.