--- description: Santa Ana Zoo parking is limited during stormwater work. Compare nearby paid garages, including $1.75 an hour at 300 E Fifth St, 1.4 mi away. title: Parking Near Santa Ana Zoo, CA | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-santa-ana-zoo-santa-ana-a7399d.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Santa Ana Zoo, CA Landmark Parking · Santa Ana, California · Santa Ana Zoo Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1801 East Chestnut Avenue [Airport Parking (SNA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/sna) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/santa-ana) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/santa-ana) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/santa-ana) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/santa-ana) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-ana) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/santa-ana) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/santa-ana) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/santa-ana) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/santa-ana) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/santa-ana) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/santa-ana) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/santa-ana) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/santa-ana) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/santa-ana) Where Can I Park for Santa Ana Zoo? The front parking lot at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue is the closest option, but parking is limited because the west end is unavailable during stormwater work. For a paid alternative, a garage at 300 E Fifth St is 1.4 mi away and costs $1.75 an hour. Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center is 1.0 mi away, with a 20-minute walk. Listen to article 6:05 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
1801 East Chestnut Avenue
Closest listed space
Monthly Parking at 555 N Park Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
Nearest station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, 1.0 mi (20 min walk)
## Parking Near Santa Ana [Monthly Parking at 555 N Park Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA $160.00/mo 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-ana/monthly-parking-at-555-n-park-center-dr-santa-ana--127477) [Wanted: Affordable Driveway Parking for $75/Month $75.00/mo 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/tustin/wanted-affordable-driveway-parking-75month-205424) [Affordable Parking Garage at Tustin Centre, Santa Ana $65.00/mo 1.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-ana/affordable-parking-garage-at-tustin-centre-santa-a-130508) [Covered Parking Garage in Santa Ana, CA - 300 E Fifth St $1.75/hr 1.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-ana/covered-parking-garage-in-santa-ana-ca-300-e-fifth-141367) [Convenient Parking Garage in Santa Ana, CA - 24/7 Access $1.75/hr 1.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-ana/convenient-parking-garage-in-santa-ana-ca-247-acce-141370) [Convenient Parking Garage in Santa Ana, CA - Garage A $1.50/hr 1.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-ana/convenient-parking-garage-in-santa-ana-ca-garage-a-128719) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Santa Ana Zoo, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-santa-ana-zoo-santa-ana-a7399d.webp) Santa Ana Zoo, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Santa Ana Zoo on East Chestnut Avenue The site is at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, where the front parking lot is the closest option for visitors. Parking at the zoo is limited during parking lot improvements, and the west end of the front parking lot is unavailable because of stormwater work (santaanazoo.org). The zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (santa-ana.gov). The city lists admission at $14 for general admission, $11 for children ages 3 to 12, and $11 for seniors ages 60 and older (santa-ana.gov). The parking information makes the front lot the practical first choice, but its reduced availability makes nearby alternatives useful during busy visits. ## Parksy Parking Near the Zoo The closest priced Parksy option is [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) at 555 N Park Center Dr, 0.6 mi from the site, at $160 a month. This suits a regular visitor or local worker better than a single afternoon, since the listing is sold as a monthly space. Further options include an affordable parking garage at Tustin Centre, 1.2 mi away, priced at $65 a month. Two garages 1.4 mi away charge $1.75 an hour: one is a covered garage at 300 E Fifth St, while the other is a Santa Ana garage with 24/7 access. At 1.5 mi, Garage A charges $1.50 an hour, and another garage with 24/7 access charges $1.75 an hour. The hourly spaces are the clearest Parksy choices for a one-off visit, while the monthly listings favor longer stays. Show map of Santa Ana ## Busy Visits and Street Parking Around Prentice Park Parking pressure is especially relevant while the west end of the front lot is unavailable during the stormwater-related parking lot improvements (santaanazoo.org). The daily opening window runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., so visitors planning a full daytime trip should allow for the reduced on-site supply before setting out (santa-ana.gov). The zoo is in Prentice Park at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue (santa-ana.gov). The official parking notice identifies the front lot and its unavailable west end, rather than authorizing overflow parking on surrounding streets (santaanazoo.org). Drivers should use only legally signed street spaces and avoid treating nearby curb space as an extension of the zoo lot. A paid Parksy garage is a more defined fallback when the front lot is constrained. ## Other Named Parking Choices Near Santa Ana Zoo The named Parksy alternatives include Tustin Centre, where the affordable parking garage is 1.2 mi from the site and costs $65 a month. A garage at 300 E Fifth St is 1.4 mi away and costs $1.75 an hour. The street address makes the Fifth Street option the most clearly identified garage among the nearby listings. Two further garages are 1.4 mi and 1.5 mi away. The first Santa Ana garage offers 24/7 access for $1.75 an hour, while Garage A is 1.5 mi away at $1.50 an hour. The official city page gives directions to the site but does not identify a separate free visitor lot, so these paid locations are the named alternatives beyond the zoo's front parking lot. ## Walking From Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center is the nearest station, 1.0 mi from the site and a 20-minute walk. The station gives visitors a practical alternative to driving directly to the limited front lot, particularly for a daytime visit within the zoo's 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. hours. Metrolink identifies the attraction at 1801 E Chestnut Ave and lists it among Orange County destinations (metrolinktrains.com). From the transportation center, the 20-minute walk covers the 1.0-mi connection to the zoo. The station-based approach avoids searching for curb space around Prentice Park, while the front-lot restriction means drivers should consider the walk from a nearby paid garage or the rail terminal before arrival. Show street view near Santa Ana Zoo ## Sources - [Santa Ana Zoo website](http://www.santaanazoo.org/) - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Santa Ana Zoo](https://www.santaanazoo.org/) - [Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park](https://santa-ana.gov/santa-ana-zoo/) - [Santa Ana Zoo](https://metrolinktrains.com/explore/orange-county/santa-ana-zoo/) \* 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 Santa Ana Zoo? The front parking lot at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue is the closest option, but parking is limited because the west end is unavailable during stormwater work. For a paid alternative, a garage at 300 E Fifth St is 1.4 mi away and costs $1.75 an hour. Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center is 1.0 mi away, with a 20-minute walk. ### Is Parking Available at Santa Ana Zoo? The front parking lot is available, but capacity is reduced during parking lot improvements because the west end is unavailable for stormwater work. The site is at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, and the zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drivers should plan for limited on-site supply, especially during a full daytime visit. ### What Is the Closest Paid Parking Near Santa Ana Zoo? The closest priced Parksy option is monthly parking at 555 N Park Center Dr, 0.6 mi from the site, at $160 a month. It suits a regular visitor or local worker better than a single afternoon because the listing is sold as a monthly space. For a one-off visit, hourly garages farther away are clearer choices. ### How Much Do Nearby Garages Cost? A garage at 300 E Fifth St is 1.4 mi away and costs $1.75 an hour. Another Santa Ana garage 1.4 mi away offers 24/7 access for $1.75 an hour. Garage A is 1.5 mi away at $1.50 an hour, while another 1.5-mi garage with 24/7 access costs $1.75 an hour. ### Can I Use Street Parking Near Prentice Park? The official parking notice identifies the front lot and its unavailable west end, rather than authorizing overflow parking on surrounding streets. Drivers should use only legally signed street spaces and avoid treating nearby curb space as an extension of the zoo lot. A paid garage is a more defined fallback when the front lot is constrained. ### Can I Walk From Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center? Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center is 1.0 mi from the site and a 20-minute walk. It offers an alternative to driving directly to the limited front lot, particularly for a daytime visit within the 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. hours. 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