Tropical Garden, Tel Aviv – Visitors Guide

Tropical Garden, in the central area of Ganei Yehoshua (Park Yarkon) in Tel Aviv, is a lovely place for a short visit.

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Tropical Garden is located in the central area of Ganei Yehoshua (Park Yarkon) in Tel Aviv.

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On the following map, Tropical Garden is marked as number #7.

Map of Ganei Yehoshua (Park Yarkon)
Map of Ganei Yehoshua (Park Yarkon)

Parking

A big parking lot is along Rokach Street (opposite the expo center and north of the garden). On weekends, it costs 35 NIS per day. Alternatively, you can park further away, in Ramat Gan. You can find additional info at the Rosh Tzipor Birdwatching Center.

Opening Hours

According to the following sign, the opening hours are:

Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
Friday: 9:00 – 13:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 15:30

Opening Hours
Opening Hours

But, according to the official website, the opening hours are Sunday – Saturday: 10:00 – 17:30.

Notes:

  • During the winter, the garden might be closed due to weather conditions.
  • Entrance with bicycles and motorized vehicles is forbidden.
  • Commercial and professional photography requires a license.
  • No touching and picking plants.
  • Entrance for animals is prohibited.
  • Having picnics and barbeques in the park is forbidden.
  • Stay on the walking lanes.

Entrance Fee

Free entrance.

At the Tropical Garden

Here are several photos from our latest visit:

The tropical garden, which covers an area of ​​about 20 dunams, was established in the 1970s and includes hundreds of types of tropical plants. These plants need constant moisture and protection from winter winds.

The garden includes tropical plants, walking paths, ponds for fish and birds, and aquatic plants.

Most of the garden plants came from tropical regions, characterized by high and constant temperature and humidity all year round. These growing conditions allow the development of a multi-layered forest, dense and rich in plant species, with tall evergreen trees, low trees, shrubs, climbers, and epiphytes (plants that grow on the trunks or branches of other plants but are not parasitic and do not feed on them). High humidity is achieved by frequent watering and protection from the weather, such as shade sheds and tall trees. This is why it is always pleasant to walk here.

The garden includes palms, ferns, ficus, bamboo, cycads, lupines, birds of paradise, and water plants.

Source: official website

How much time does a visit to the garden take?

A stroll around the garden will take 30 – 60 minutes.

Summary

I have visited these gardens several times over the years. As far as I remember, the garden looked better on my previous visits. However, it is still a pleasant place for a short visit. Since a walk around the park took about 40 minutes, we headed to the nearby Unique Gardens. Moreover, you can find additional attractions on the interactive map above.

Have you ever visited Tropical Garden? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.

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