The Penang Botanic Gardens, more popularly known as " Waterfall Gardens ", was established by the British way back in 1884 from an old granite quarry site. It lies in a deep valley; at the foot of 366 feet jungle clad hills, bound by evergreen tropical rain forests, divided by a cascading stream that meanders through a sprawling 29 hectares of prime and undulating grounds.
It is the only one in Malaysia and occupies an area of 30 hectares, set in an ideal valley-like area surrounded by forested hills. The garden has a collection of both local and tropical flora and fauna. There are hundreds of trees and flowery plants and dozens of plant houses and nurseries, fern gardens and lily ponds. Attractions also include a replica of the Penang bridge, the library and of course, the rhesus monkeys. In the evening, it is the favourite spot for family picnics and jogging. Located off the Waterfall Road .
The Penang Botanic Gardens is Penang's unique asset, being the only gardens of its kind in Malaysia . Various floras unknown to many are found in these gardens. Besides being a botanic centre, the garden is a popular recreational spot. Early in the morning, many people come to the Gardens to jog, exercise and enjoy clean fresh air. As the day goes on, hundred of visitors come to sit at the lawn, by the stream or underneath the shade of trees.
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