Parking at the zoo fills early and is not included with admission.
How to Park Here
We get it—sometimes you need to drive. But parking at the zoo during busy ZooLights nights can be especially challenging. We highly encourage public transit or ride-share use for the best experience.
GET DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE ZOO
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A limited number of parking spaces are available at the Oregon Zoo, but they fill early during ZooLights. All vehicles must pay to park, and bus and RV parking is extremely limited.
Oversized vehicles may park in designated areas along SW Kingston Dr, SW Sherwood Blvd, or in Lot A near the zoo when space allows.
It may be necessary to use our Offsite Parking lot throughout the busy holiday season. Offsite Parking spaces are also subject to availability. If the Offsite Parking lot is full, staff will direct you to TriMet’s Sunset Transit Center, which has 630 free parking spaces. From there, it’s just one quick MAX stop to Washington Park Station—right at the zoo entrance. LEARN MORE ABOUT TRIMET MAX
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Special ZooLights parking rates apply after 4 PM:
At pay stations or with the Parking Kitty app: $3.80/hour or $11.40 max
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Parking can be difficult, so we highly recommend taking the TriMet MAX train, Uber, or Lyft instead. Please consider these options—they’re the easiest way to get to the lights faster, without the parking hassle.
