The San Diego Xeriscape Council assisted in the development of this latest themed education garden. The garden was made possible by a grant from the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation and is located between the bird show and the gorilla exhibit. The garden incorporates a variety of drought-tolerant plants and a zoned irrigation system to create a lush effect. There are no formal tours. The California Protea Association provides plant material for this garden.
Proteas are all natives of Africa with the majority of species concentrated in South Africa.
San Diego was one of the the first areas in the United States to grow them successfully. The glorious fuchsias in this exhibit are maintained by the National Fuchsia Society which is based in Los Angeles. This garden was recently created with plants acquired from generous local collectors and by bringing together specimens that have been dispersed throughout the Park for more than ten years.