Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

The Gardens is a living museum of plants from around the world including many rare and threatened species. The Gardens is a member partner in the Australian Seedbank Partnership and the Millennium Seedbank Partnership acting as a repository of seeds from around the world. Scientific research is undertaken at the Gardens on many rare and threatened Tasmanian plants and seeds. Fruit and Vegetables from the Food Garden is given to Loaves and Fishes Tasmania to provide fresh, healthy produce to people in need. A prisoner rehabilitation program is run at the Gardens by the Tasmanian Prison Service. The Gardens facilities and staff are also provided to other charity organisations for use as a venue for their fundraising and other events including; Hobart Hospital Foundation's Easter Egg Hunt and Playgroup Tasmania's Teddy Bear's Picnic. Public functions are also held at the Gardens such as the Christmas Carols in the Gardens.