The oldest part of the well-maintained and mature grounds is the Eagle Pond, dating from 1623, at the opposite end of the palace. In addition, there is a small aviary and most of the trees, plants and flowers are flagged. Among the numerous species are Washington palms, Jacaranda, Norfolk Island pines, citrus, avocado, bamboo and the wonderfully twisted roots of the fat-leafed ficus benghatenis. 
The public gardens of San Anton, open to the public since 1882, are laid out in a formal manner, with graceful walkways, sculptures, ornamental ponds, families of ducks and swans, and a small aviary. They contain a large variety of trees and flowers from around the world, including a variety of palm trees, cypress, jacarandas, araucarias and other exotic plants, some of them over three centuries old. For many years it has been customary for visiting Heads of State to plant a tree in memory of their stay in Malta. The gardens also contain an orangerie, and it was once the practice of incumbent Governors to give baskets of oranges grown in the palace gardens as gifts at Christmas time.
San Anton garden (or commonly called "The Presidents Garden" amongst the Maltese) is probably one of the oldest and most prestigious gardens in Malta. Built by Grand Master Antoine de Paule San Anton Gardens surrounds the beautiful President mansion which was utilized by various leaders, including Grand Masters De Paule, De Vilhena and De Rohan and Rear Admiral Sir Alexander Ball.
San Anton garden (or commonly called "The Presidents Garden" amongst the Maltese) is probably one of the oldest and most prestigious gardens in Malta. Built by Grand Master Antoine de Paule San Anton Gardens surrounds the beautiful President mansion which was utilized by various leaders, including Grand Masters De Paule, De Vilhena and De Rohan and Rear Admiral Sir Alexander Ball.
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