This private reserve ​​40 hectares large is located 12 km southeast from Toliara. The founder bought this land to grow endangered dry plant species in order to preserve them from deforestation & bush fires. Most of the species are unique to Madagascar.  The impressive botanical garden is the home of more than 920 plant species such as, lemurs, radiated tortoises, and chameleons. Established in 1980, this park has an interpretation center, a small museum, shop, guided tours in English, a restaurant as well as bungalows.