botanic gardens & parks authority

What botanic gardens & parks authority does

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) is a statutory authority of the Government of Western Australia, established under the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Act 1998 to manage Kings Park (~400 hectares) and Bold Park (~100 hectares) in Perth. It serves the general public through free 24/7 park access, K-12 schools via curriculum-aligned nature education programs ($10.50-$12.50 per student), event organizers through paid venue hire, and special-needs groups such as people living with dementia via the Memory Garden program. The organization also operates the Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays ~3,000 of Western Australia's 12,000 native plant species - the world's largest such collection - and runs cultural education programs including Noongar Boodja Six Seasons in partnership with Fugro.

BGPA's underlying scientific platform is anchored by the Kings Park Science division, which conducts world-leading research in cryo-conservation, seed science (including the WA Seed Centre), restoration ecology, fire ecology, and species recovery for rare and short-range endemic flora. The science team is 50% postgraduate researchers, co-supervises projects at all Western Australian universities, and supported 33 higher degree research students in 2022 across 9 Federal Government projects and 17 industry partnerships.

The revenue model combines statutory government appropriations with diversified earned income from venue hire, education fees, special programs, sporting and fitness bookings, and retail through the Aspects of Kings Park gallery shop. Major corporate backing includes a $4.3 million Rio Tinto partnership extended through 2030 for Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park and the Resilient Landscapes Project. Distribution relies on direct public access, school and venue booking systems, Humanitix event ticketing, the Perth Explorer Bus partnership, and Tourism WA co-marketing. In 2026, BGPA is conducting community consultation on a 20-Year Master Plan for Kings Park and Bold Park while celebrating 50 years of Kings Park Education and 60 years of the Western Australian Botanic Garden.

Name

botanic gardens & parks authority

Legal name

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority

Website

https://bgpa.wa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority is a Western Australian government statutory authority managing Kings Park and Bold Park, delivering free public access, conservation science, K-12 nature education, cultural programs, and paid venue hire in Perth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Botanic Gardens and Urban Parkland Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation Parks & Private Nature Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAFAB), National Park & Protected Area Tours (THAJAIAA), Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF), Cultural Heritage & Indigenous-Led Visitor Services (Tribal Tours, Heritage Sites, Co-management) (THAAAGAL)

Keywords

• Botanic gardens management
• Urban parkland services
• Environmental education programs
• Conservation science research
• Venue hire and events

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire and Bookings: Revenue from hiring venues for weddings, parties, picnics, and events. Fees vary by venue, duration, and number of participants. Includes venue hire for ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events at various locations including Beedawong Meeting Place, Botanic Terraces, Marlee Pavilion, and others.
2. Education Programs: School excursion programs charging per student ($10.50-$12.50) with minimum booking fees. Professional learning workshops at $50 per person. Programs cover STEM, cultural heritage, and outdoor learning for K-12 students.
3. Special Programs and Events: Paid programs including Memory Garden sessions for people with dementia ($30 per session or $80 for 5-workshop bundle). Nature play activities and workshops during school holidays.
4. Public Access and Community Services: Core parks (Kings Park and Bold Park) are free entry for visitors. The authority operates as a government body under the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Act 1998, funded by government appropriations supplemented by earned revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BGPA is the statutory authority that manages Kings Park (400+ hectares) and Bold Park (300 hectares) in Perth, Western Australia. Its core offerings include free public access to parklands featuring the Western Australian Botanic Garden (displaying ~3,000 of the state's 12,000 native species), conservation science and seed banking through Kings Park Science, nature-based K-12 education programs, Aboriginal cultural experiences (Noongar Boodja Six Seasons), wellness programs for people with dementia, and paid venue hire for weddings, corporate and community events.

Product overview

The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) manages Kings Park and Bold Park as Western Australia's premier parkland destinations. The organization operates as a park management authority rather than a technology company, offering a portfolio of interconnected visitor experiences including the Western Australian Botanic Garden (displaying ~3,000 native species), Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park (nature play space), Kings Park Science (conservation research including the WA Seed Centre), and Kings Park Education (school programs, professional learning, and horticulture traineeships). BGPA also provides venue hire services for weddings and events, cultural experiences including Noongar Boodja Six Seasons, and attraction access including the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, DNA Tower, and State War Memorial. Key programs include conservation science, species recovery, and community education spanning kindergarten through adult learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kings Park
• Bold Park
• Western Australian Botanic Garden
• Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park
• Kings Park Science
• WA Seed Centre
• Kings Park Education (K-12 Programs)
• Noongar Boodja Six Seasons Program
• Cultural Tours and Experiences
• Memory Garden Kings Park
• Venue Hire
• Professional Learning for Teachers
• Horticulture Traineeships
• State War Memorial
• Lotterywest Federation Walkway
• DNA Tower
• Sport and Fitness Activity Bookings

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of Kings Park Science team are postgraduate students
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• FugrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Fugro supports the Noongar Boodja Six Seasons cultural education program. Partnership continues to reinforce importance as leading cultural education experience following record engagement in 2025.
• Rio TintoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Major partnership with Rio Tinto extended until 2030 with $4.3 million investment supporting Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, nature play programs, and education initiatives. Partnership has supported the Resilient Landscapes Project tracking native species resilience.
• WA Parks FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WA Parks Foundation to release new plants enabling people to bring rare species into their backyards, turning private gardens into conservation hubs.
• Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with DPIRD for biosecurity initiatives including updated signage on biosecurity trail covering hitchhiker pests, polyphagous shot-hole borer, armillaria, red imported fire ants, myrtle rust, and phytophthora dieback.
• Western Australian UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKings Park Science staff co-supervise research projects in plant biology, conservation biology, and restoration ecology at all WA universities. In 2022, supported 33 higher degree research students from across Australia.
• Industry Partners (17 in 2022)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with 17 industry partners in 2022 across conservation, mining, horticulture and agriculture sectors. Established 20+ year collaborations with several industry partners for specific species or ecosystem challenges.
• Kings Park Volunteer GuidescoreOthersVolunteer organization providing free guided walks daily at 10am and 1pm, departing from Aspects of Kings Park. Integral to visitor experience and community engagement.
• Friends of Kings ParkcoreOthersCommunity organization supporting Kings Park through plant sales (held 4 times yearly), fundraising, and the Kings Park Science Summer Scholarship Program.
• Tourism WAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism WA funded the Kaarta Gar-up lookout artwork through Jina: Western Australian Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2021-2025.
• Perth Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Koolangka Bridge providing safe pedestrian access from Perth Children's Hospital to Kings Park, allowing patients and families to access nature for improved health and wellbeing.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Australian National Botanic Gardens: Federally operated botanic garden in Canberra showcasing Australian native flora with conservation, research, and education missions. Directly comparable to BGPA's Kings Park Science and education programs under a government-owner structure.
• Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Scottish statutory botanic garden with strong research, conservation, and education programs and global plant science partnerships. Comparable to BGPA as a publicly-funded institution combining living collections, science, and learning.
• Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria: Statutory authority managing Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens and Cranbourne Gardens. Directly comparable to BGPA as an Australian state-government botanic garden operator delivering conservation science, education, cultural experiences, venue hire, and visitor services at scale.
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: UK statutory botanic garden and UNESCO site operating world-leading plant science, conservation, and education programs. Directly comparable to BGPA's integrated science-plus-public-engagement model, though at much larger global scale.
• Chicago Botanic Garden: Large U.S. botanic garden operating conservation science, education, and horticulture programs. Directly comparable to BGPA in combining a living plant collection with active research, school education, and community wellness programming.
• Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney: Statutory trust operating Sydney's botanic gardens and the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. Directly comparable Australian peer managing living collections, science (including seed bank), education, and venue hire.

Broad incumbents

• Missouri Botanical Garden: Major U.S. botanic garden with extensive conservation, research (Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development), and education programs. Comparable in mission to BGPA, broader in geographic scope and research output.
• Singapore Botanic Gardens: UNESCO World Heritage botanic garden operated by Singapore's National Parks Board. Comparable to BGPA as a national-scale, government-managed botanic garden with research, conservation, and high-volume tourism programming.
• New York Botanical Garden: Iconic U.S. botanic garden with major plant science research, education, and exhibitions portfolio. Comparable to BGPA at a much larger scale across research output, education, and visitor experiences.

Others

• Botanic Gardens Conservation International: Global consortium supporting the world's botanic gardens in conservation, education, and plant science networking. Adjacent to BGPA as an ecosystem enabler that channels partnerships, grants, and policy frameworks relevant to BGPA's science division.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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