Hope Botanical Gardens, also known as the Royal Botanical Gardens, is a 200-acre park and gardens located in St Andrew, Jamaica. Major Richard Hope established the gardens in 1873 from a section of his estate. Richard Hope was a commander in the British Army and received his estate due to his assistance in regaining control of Jamaica from the Spanish. Attractions at the gardens include a palm grove, a cactus garden, an orchid house, and ornamental ponds. This site is maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. A popular day out for locals for picnics, fun runs, events, listening to music at the bandstand, including free concerts by the military band, and yoga classes.
Also on site are a Chinese Garden and the entrance to Hope Zoo.
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