--- description: Queens Zoo has no official car park. A free public lot on 111th Street operates from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but requires a walk to the entrance. title: Parking Near Queens Zoo, East Elmhurst | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-queens-zoo-east-elmhurst-ea9320.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Queens Zoo, East Elmhurst Landmark Parking · East Elmhurst, New York · Queens Zoo Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Grand Central Parkway [Airport Parking (LGA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ny/lga) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/east-elmhurst) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ny/east-elmhurst) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ny/east-elmhurst) Where Can I Park for Queens Zoo? There is no official car park at Queens Zoo, so parking inside the grounds is not available. A public lot on 111th Street between 54th and 55th Avenues is free from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but it is separate from the zoo and requires a walk. Street parking and other public lots are also available nearby. Listen to article 4:17 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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Grand Central Parkway
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Convenient Apex Place Parking Garage in Forest Hills, NY, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
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Mets – Willets Point, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Queens Zoo on Grand Central Parkway There is no official car park at Queens Zoo, so drivers cannot park inside the attraction grounds (queenszoo.com). The zoo’s getting-here guidance points visitors toward limited public parking lots and street parking in the surrounding area (queenszoo.com). The site opens at 10:00 AM, with last entry at 5:00 PM (queenszoo.com). The zoo is on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, beside Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. ## Public Parking Near 111th Street and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park A nearby public lot is located on 111th Street between 54th and 55th Avenues (SpotAngels). The lot is free between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM (SpotAngels), making it the clearest free option for visitors driving to the site. Street parking is also available in the area, alongside public parking lots near the attraction (queenszoo.com). The 111th Street lot is separate from the zoo itself, so drivers should allow for the walk from the lot to the entrance rather than expecting a space at the gates. Show map of East Elmhurst ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near Queens in Forest Hills, Corona and Elmhurst Parksy lists a private parking space in Corona, 0.7 mi away, at $200 a month. A driveway space in Elmhurst is 1.1 mi away and costs $50 a week. In Forest Hills, a parking garage on Apex Place is 0.5 mi away at $325 a month, while a commercial garage is 0.6 mi away at $325 a month. These spaces suit drivers who want a reserved option instead of relying on limited public parking near the zoo. Rego Park has covered iPark garage parking 1.1 mi away at $9 an hour, plus a garage space 1.1 mi away at $9 a day. ## Walking From 111th Street Station to Queens Zoo The nearest station is 111th Street, which is 0.6 mi from the zoo and a 13-minute walk away. This gives visitors a rail-based alternative to searching for street parking around Grand Central Parkway. For drivers using the public lot on 111th Street, the station area also provides a useful arrival reference near the [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) option. The site is in Queens near East Elmhurst, with the zoo address listed on Grand Central Parkway. Show street view near Queens Zoo ## Sources - [Queens Zoo website](http://www.queenszoo.com) - [New York Department of Transportation](https://www.dot.ny.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Getting Here](https://queenszoo.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here) - [Queens Zoo: Saving Wildlife and Wild Places](https://queenszoo.com/) - [Tickets](https://queenszoo.com/shop/ticket-options) - [Hours & Rates](https://queenszoo.com/plan-your-visit/hours-and-rates) \* 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 Queens Zoo? There is no official car park at Queens Zoo, so parking inside the grounds is not available. A public lot on 111th Street between 54th and 55th Avenues is free from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but it is separate from the zoo and requires a walk. Street parking and other public lots are also available nearby. ### Is There Parking Inside Queens Zoo? No. There is no official car park at the attraction, so drivers cannot park inside the zoo grounds. The getting-here guidance points visitors toward limited public parking lots and street parking in the surrounding area. Drivers should plan to park separately and walk to the entrance. ### Where Is the Free Parking Lot Near the Zoo? A public lot is located on 111th Street between 54th and 55th Avenues. It is free between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. The lot is separate from the zoo, so drivers should allow time to walk from the parking area to the entrance rather than expecting a space at the gates. ### What Reserved Parking Options Are Near the Zoo? Parksy lists a Forest Hills parking garage on Apex Place 0.5 mi away at $325 a month and a commercial garage 0.6 mi away at $325 a month. Corona has a private parking space 0.7 mi away at $200 a month, while Elmhurst has a driveway space 1.1 mi away at $50 a week. ### How Far Is 111th Street Station From the Zoo? The nearest station is 111th Street, which is 0.6 mi from the zoo and a 13-minute walk away. The station provides a rail-based alternative to searching for street parking around Grand Central Parkway. Its area also gives drivers using the public lot on 111th Street a useful arrival reference. ### What Time Does the Zoo Open and Stop Admitting Visitors? The zoo opens at 10:00 AM, with last entry at 5:00 PM. 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