--- description: Free parking is available in Brandywine Park near Brandywine Zoo, with limited Van Buren Street spaces and zoo hours of 10am to 4pm. title: Parking Near Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-zoo-3535b0fc.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington Landmark Parking · Wilmington, Delaware · Brandywine Zoo Published 17 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1001 North Park Drive [Airport Parking (ILG)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/de/ilg) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/de/wilmington) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/de/wilmington) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/de/wilmington) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/wilmington) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/de/wilmington) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/de/wilmington) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/de/wilmington) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/de/wilmington) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/de/wilmington) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/de/wilmington) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/de/wilmington) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/de/wilmington) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/de/wilmington) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/de/wilmington) Where Can I Park for Brandywine Zoo? Free general parking is available in Brandywine Park along the Brandywine River, across from the zoo grounds, with the river lot offering the broadest choice of spaces. Limited parking is also available beside the Education Building on Van Buren Street. The zoo is at 1001 North Park Drive, and its site lists hours of 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 3:30pm. Listen to article 6:19 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.
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1001 North Park Drive
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Convenient Parking Garage in Wilmington, DE - 1139 N. Orange St., 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
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Wilmington station, 1.3 mi (27 min walk)
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King St., Wilmington POA 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/de/wilmington/secure-and-covered-parking-at-1100-n-king-st-wilmi-133075) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A parking-related scene](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-zoo-3535b0fc.webp) A parking-related scene Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@magda-ehlers-pexels) / Magda Ehlers ## Free Parking at Brandywine Zoo and Along North Park Drive General parking for Brandywine Zoo is in Brandywine Park along the Brandywine River, across from the zoo grounds, and parking is free to all (brandywinezoo.org). This is the main option for visitors arriving by car at 1001 North Park Drive, with the river lot providing the broadest choice of spaces identified by the zoo. Limited parking is also available next to the Education Building on Van Buren Street, in the area known as Monkey Hill (brandywinezoo.org). The zoo is open from 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 3:30pm (brandywinezoo.org). The river lot is the practical first choice for a standard visit, while the Van Buren Street spaces are a smaller alternative close to the education facilities. ## Parksy Spaces Within Reach of Brandywine The nearest priced Parksy listing is secure RV and camper storage in Wilmington, DE, 4.5 miles from Brandywine Zoo, at $99 a month. It is a storage facility rather than a short-stay visitor lot, so it suits drivers looking for a longer-term vehicle space rather than a few hours near the entrance. A secure RV and boat storage facility in New Castle, DE, is 5.3 miles away and costs $195 a month. Premium indoor parking at the Sonesta iParkit Garage is listed 8.4 miles from the site at $385 a month. These three priced spaces are substantially farther away than the free Brandywine Park parking, but they provide paid options for storage or extended parking needs. Show map of Wilmington ## Wilmington Garages and Other Official Parking Choices A garage at 1139 North Orange Street in Wilmington is 0.6 miles from Brandywine Zoo. These named Wilmington alternatives place drivers in the city rather than at the zoo’s own river-side parking area. The zoo’s official directions identify the Brandywine River lot as the general parking area and the spaces beside the Education Building on Van Buren Street as limited parking (brandywinezoo.org). The official visit information states that parking in Brandywine Park is free to all (brandywinezoo.org). Brandywine Park also has public grills and picnic tables, making the river-side area useful for visitors planning time beyond the zoo grounds (brandywinezoo.org). ## When Brandywine Parking Is Busiest and What to Expect on Local Streets Brandywine Zoo’s published general hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 3pm, and the zoo is closed Monday and Tuesday according to Visit Wilmington (visitwilmingtonde.com). The zoo’s own site gives a 10am to 4pm opening window with last admission at 3:30pm (brandywinezoo.org). Drivers should therefore expect the strongest parking demand during the published visitor days, particularly around the middle of the day. Parking pressure is most likely when zoo visits combine with time in Brandywine Park, where public picnic tables and grills encourage longer stays (brandywinezoo.org). The official directions distinguish the general river lot from limited spaces beside the Education Building on Van Buren Street (brandywinezoo.org). The named access streets are North Park Drive and Van Buren Street, so drivers should use the designated parking areas rather than treating surrounding park-side road space as an informal substitute. ## Walking From Wilmington Station to Brandywine Zoo Wilmington station is the nearest rail station, 1.3 miles from Brandywine Zoo, with a walking time of 27 minutes. The station provides the clearest public-transport alternative for visitors who would rather avoid searching for a space in Brandywine Park. From Wilmington station, the walk continues toward the Brandywine Park area and the zoo at 1001 North Park Drive. The site is 0.7 miles from Wilmington center, so visitors already in central Wilmington have a shorter starting point than rail passengers arriving at the station. Show street view near Brandywine Zoo ## Sources - [Brandywine Zoo website](http://www.brandywinezoo.org) - [Delaware Department of Transportation](https://deldot.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Location & Directions](https://brandywinezoo.org/visit/location-directions/) - [Visit](https://brandywinezoo.org/visit/) - [Brandywine Zoo: Home](https://brandywinezoo.org/) - [Plan Your Visit](https://brandywinezoo.org/visit/plan-your-visit/) \* 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 Brandywine Zoo? Free general parking is available in Brandywine Park along the Brandywine River, across from the zoo grounds, with the river lot offering the broadest choice of spaces. Limited parking is also available beside the Education Building on Van Buren Street. The zoo is at 1001 North Park Drive, and its site lists hours of 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 3:30pm. ### Is Parking at Brandywine Zoo Free? Parking in Brandywine Park is free to all. The general river lot is across from the zoo grounds and is the practical first choice for a standard visit because it provides the broadest choice of spaces identified by the zoo. Limited parking is also available next to the Education Building on Van Buren Street, in the area known as Monkey Hill. ### Where Is the Main Parking Lot for the Zoo? The main parking area is the Brandywine River lot in Brandywine Park, along the Brandywine River and across from the zoo grounds. The zoo’s listed address is 1001 North Park Drive. Drivers should use the designated river lot or the limited spaces beside the Education Building on Van Buren Street rather than treating surrounding park-side road space as an informal substitute. ### When Is Brandywine Zoo Parking Busiest? The strongest parking demand is expected during the published visitor days, especially around the middle of the day. Visit Wilmington lists general hours as Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 3pm, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The zoo’s own site lists 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 3:30pm. Time in Brandywine Park can also lengthen stays. ### Are There Paid Parking Options Near Brandywine Zoo? The nearest priced Parksy listing is secure RV and camper storage in Wilmington, DE, 4.5 miles away at $99 a month. Other priced options are secure RV and boat storage in New Castle, DE, 5.3 miles away at $195 a month, and premium indoor parking at the Sonesta iParkit Garage, 8.4 miles away at $385 a month. 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