Parking Near Edinburgh Zoo, City of Edinburgh
Where Can I Park for Edinburgh Zoo?
The official car park at Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, costs £5, while RZSS members park free after validating their tickets at Admissions and Retail. Spaces are limited and first-come, first-served, so arriving early matters. Nearby alternatives include parking 0.3 mi away at £62.50 a day or 0.4 mi away at £4.40 a day.
- Address
- 134 Corstorphine Road, Corstorphine, City of Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
- Closest listed space
- Murrayfield Stadium Parking - Convenient & Secure Access, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Balgreen Halt railway station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
Parking Near City of Edinburgh
A zoo Photo: Pexels / Magda Ehlers
Edinburgh Zoo’s Official Car Park on Corstorphine Road
The official car park is at Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, Corstorphine, EH12 6TS, providing the most direct arrival for visitors driving to the site. Visitor parking costs £5, while RZSS members park free after validating their tickets at Admissions and Retail (edinburghzoo.org.uk).
Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is particularly important on popular visiting days (edinburghzoo.org.uk). The zoo also lists coach parking at £20, which is separate from the visitor parking charge (edinburghzoo.org.uk).
Busy Days and Parking Restrictions Around Corstorphine Road
The official alternate-parking guidance says the car park can be full, making surrounding streets especially pressured when visitor demand is high (edinburghzoo.org.uk). The zoo also warns that parking on greenways and in bus lanes is restricted at certain times, with the applicable times varying between weekdays and weekends (edinburghzoo.org.uk).
Corstorphine Road is the entry street for the site, and the restrictions mean that leaving a vehicle in a bus lane or greenway is not a suitable substitute for a full zoo car park (edinburghzoo.org.uk). Drivers heading for busy periods can avoid relying on an on-street space by reserving nearby parking in advance.
Parksy Spaces Near Edinburgh Zoo
Parksy lists six nearby spaces for drivers who want an alternative to the official car park. The closest is a stadium parking space at Murrayfield, 0.3 mi away, priced at £62.50 a day. A space at Longstone Clinic in Edinburgh EH12 is 0.4 mi away at £4.40 a day.
Other priced choices include a space near Edinburgh Capital Hotel in Corstorphine, 0.4 mi away at £5.30 a day, and a space near Corstorphine Hospital in EH12, 0.5 mi away at £2 an hour. Spire Murrayfield Hospital has a space 0.6 mi away at £5.40 a day, while a 24/7 space on Hawthornbank Lane is 0.6 mi away at £5.75 a day.
Murrayfield and Other Parking Choices Near the Zoo
Murrayfield Stadium is a named nearby parking location, and the zoo’s own guidance says visitors can park at the zoo for £20 a day when attending the Taylor Swift concert, with Murrayfield a 20-minute walk away (edinburghzoo.org.uk).
The official zoo guidance also identifies the zoo car park as the main visitor facility and provides alternate-parking information for times when it is full (edinburghzoo.org.uk). The official visitor charge is £5, with free parking for RZSS members after ticket validation (edinburghzoo.org.uk).
Balgreen Halt and Walking to Edinburgh Zoo
Balgreen Halt railway station is the nearest station, at 0.8 mi from Edinburgh Zoo and a 16-minute walk (Parksy). It offers a rail-based alternative for visitors who would rather avoid the limited car park and the restricted greenway and bus-lane areas on the approach.
The zoo is at 134 Corstorphine Road in Corstorphine, while Balgreen Halt provides the closest listed rail access to the attraction. The 16-minute walk from the station makes public transport practical for visitors travelling without a car.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Edinburgh Zoo?
The official car park at Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, costs £5, while RZSS members park free after validating their tickets at Admissions and Retail. Spaces are limited and first-come, first-served, so arriving early matters. Nearby alternatives include parking 0.3 mi away at £62.50 a day or 0.4 mi away at £4.40 a day.
How Much Does the Official Zoo Car Park Cost?
Visitor parking at the official car park costs £5. RZSS members park free after validating their tickets at Admissions and Retail. Coach parking is listed separately at £20. The car park is at 134 Corstorphine Road, Corstorphine, EH12 6TS, providing the most direct arrival for visitors driving to the site.
Is Parking at Edinburgh Zoo Guaranteed on Busy Days?
No. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the car park can be full when visitor demand is high. Arriving early is particularly important on popular visiting days. Drivers can reserve nearby parking in advance rather than relying on an on-street space when the official car park is busy.
What Nearby Parking Alternatives Are Available?
Parksy lists six nearby spaces. The closest is 0.3 mi away at £62.50 a day. Other options include 0.4 mi away at £4.40 a day or £5.30 a day, 0.5 mi away at £2 an hour, and 0.6 mi away at £5.40 or £5.75 a day.
Can I Park in Greenways or Bus Lanes Near the Zoo?
Parking on greenways and in bus lanes is restricted at certain times, with the applicable times varying between weekdays and weekends. Corstorphine Road is the entry street for the site, and leaving a vehicle in a bus lane or greenway is not a suitable substitute when the zoo car park is full.
What Is the Nearest Station for Walking to the Zoo?
Balgreen Halt railway station is the nearest station, at 0.8 mi from the zoo and a 16-minute walk. It offers a rail-based alternative for visitors avoiding the limited car park and restricted greenway and bus-lane areas on the approach. The zoo is at 134 Corstorphine Road in Corstorphine.
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