Ein Gedi Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden in Ein Gedi, Israel.
The garden contains plants from global desert regions, including baobab trees, African palms, and numerous species adapted to the Judean Desert environment.
Members of Kibbutz Ein Gedi established the garden in 1956, planting over 1000 trees and 1000 types of cacti in the desert landscape.
The garden integrates biblical plants like olives, pomegranates, and figs with modern agricultural practices, reflecting Israeli horticultural traditions.
The garden opens Sunday through Thursday and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with adult admission at 20 NIS and reduced rates for children.
Ein Gedi Botanical Gardens represents the only botanical garden worldwide where residents live within its boundaries as part of a kibbutz community.
Location: Ein Gedi
Website: http://eingedi.co.il/http_new/viewpage.asp?pagesCatID=2906&siteName=eingedi
GPS coordinates: 31.45000,35.38330
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:14
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