Alameda Gardens

The Alameda Gardens opened to the public in 1816. The gardens are home to many plants and trees, which make the Alameda such a magical place; most are native species, while others are imported. Some of these plants date back to the opening, so are at least 200 years old.

There are many monuments within the gardens, but pride of place goes to the General Elliot Column and the impressive bronze ordnance at its feet. At the main gate by the grand parade car park, there are aksi are two of the four Russian guns given to Gibraltar by Britain, for Gibraltar’s help during the Crimean War, in 1858.

The gardens are also home to Gibraltar's park run every Saturday. You can find more information on that here.

Nestled in the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens is the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park. The park is home to a range of both native and exotic species, often animals confiscated by Gibraltar customs and unwanted exotic pets. Some of the animals at the park are also on loan from other zoos to raise awareness about important endangered species through conservation education.

Tickets to the conservation park cost £8 per person; there is no ticket required to enter the Alameda Gardens.