Parking Near Indianapolis Zoo
Where Can I Park for the Indianapolis Zoo?
The official lot at 1200 Washington Street is beside the attraction and costs $10 per vehicle for nonmembers. Daily parking members park free, while RVs and campers cost $20. Parking is first come, first served, or visitors can buy a $10 parking pass online before visiting to save time at the booths.
- Address
- 1200 Washington Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Underground Parking in Indianapolis, 0.4 mi (10 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Union Station, 1.0 mi (20 min walk)
Parking Near Indianapolis
Indianapolis Zoo, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at the Indianapolis Zoo on Washington Street
The site’s official parking lot is at 1200 Washington Street, beside the attraction. Parking is first come, first served, so arriving earlier is the practical choice on busy visit days. Nonmembers pay $10 per vehicle, while daily parking members park free; large vehicles including RVs and campers are charged $20 (indianapoliszoo.com).
The attraction lists hours of 9am-4pm Monday through Thursday and 9am-5pm Friday through Sunday (indianapoliszoo.com). The official ticket store also allows visitors to buy a $10 parking pass online before visiting, which can save time at the parking booths (tickets.indyzoo.com).
Other Parking Near Indianapolis Zoo
Drivers who do not use the zoo lot can choose from several named Parksy spaces in central Indianapolis. A covered parking space at 10 S. West Street is 0.5 mi away and costs $65 a day. An underground space is 0.4 mi away and costs $100 a month, making it the closest listed option for drivers seeking a longer-term arrangement.
Two 24/7 spaces are 0.6 mi away: a downtown garage costs $10 a day, while another space in the heart of Indianapolis costs $20 a day. A further 24/7 downtown space is also 0.6 mi away and costs $20 a day. Capitol Commons Garage is 0.7 mi away and costs $20 a day. The official zoo information identifies free parking for daily parking members (indianapoliszoo.com).
Parksy Spaces Within Reach of Indianapolis Zoo
The closest listed Parksy option is a secure 24/7 underground space in Indianapolis, 0.4 mi from the site, priced at $100 a month. A secure covered space at 10 S. West Street is 0.5 mi away and costs $65 a day, offering a covered alternative for a daytime visit.
At 0.6 mi, secure 24/7 garage parking in downtown Indianapolis costs $10 a day. Two other 0.6 mi choices, including secure 24/7 parking in the heart of Indianapolis and convenient 24/7 parking downtown, each cost $20 a day. Affordable Capitol Commons Garage parking is 0.7 mi away and costs $20 a day.
Walking From Union Station to Indianapolis Zoo
Union Station is the nearest listed station, 1.0 mi from the site. The walk takes 20 minutes, making rail and walking a practical alternative to driving for visitors starting in central Indianapolis.
The attraction is 1.0 mi from Indianapolis centre, placing the Washington Street address within walking distance for visitors already downtown. Drivers using a Parksy space in the central area can combine parking with the walk rather than relying on the zoo lot’s first-come, first-served arrangement.
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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 the Indianapolis Zoo?
The official lot at 1200 Washington Street is beside the attraction and costs $10 per vehicle for nonmembers. Daily parking members park free, while RVs and campers cost $20. Parking is first come, first served, or visitors can buy a $10 parking pass online before visiting to save time at the booths.
How Much Does Parking at the Indianapolis Zoo Cost?
Nonmembers pay $10 per vehicle in the official lot at 1200 Washington Street. Daily parking members park free. Large vehicles, including RVs and campers, are charged $20. The official ticket store also offers a $10 parking pass online before visiting.
Is Indianapolis Zoo Parking First Come, First Served?
Yes. The official parking lot is first come, first served, so arriving earlier is the practical choice on busy visit days. Visitors can also buy a $10 parking pass online before visiting, which can save time at the parking booths.
What Are the Nearest Parksy Parking Options?
The closest listed Parksy option is a secure 24/7 underground space 0.4 mi away, priced at $100 a month. A secure covered space at 10 S. West Street is 0.5 mi away and costs $65 a day. At 0.6 mi, secure 24/7 garage parking costs $10 a day.
Can I Walk to the Zoo From Union Station?
Union Station is the nearest listed station, 1.0 mi from the site. The walk takes 20 minutes, making rail and walking a practical alternative to driving for visitors starting in central Indianapolis. The attraction is also 1.0 mi from Indianapolis centre.
What Are the Indianapolis Zoo Hours?
The attraction lists hours of 9am-4pm Monday through Thursday and 9am-5pm Friday through Sunday. The official parking lot is beside the attraction at 1200 Washington Street, and parking is first come, first served on visit days.
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