Parking Near Carter Giraffe Building, The Gulch
Where Can I Park for Carter Giraffe Building?
For Carter Giraffe Building at the Bronx Zoo, Southern Boulevard Parking is the most directly named option from 2300 Southern Boulevard. Bronx River Parking is another named zoo lot. Parking is listed at $13 for cars and $16 for buses, and the exhibit’s last entry is 30 minutes before the park closes, so allow time to park and reach it.
- Address
- 2300 Southern Boulevard
- Closest listed space
- Prime Parking Near BronxCare & Hostos College – BX, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
- Nearest station
- West Farms Square–East Tremont Avenue, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Parking Near The Gulch
Visitors at a city landmark Photo: Pexels / Hamit Ferhat
Bronx Zoo Parking for the Carter Giraffe Building
The Carter Giraffe Building is an exhibit at the Bronx Zoo, at 2300 Southern Boulevard in The Bronx near The Gulch. The zoo map identifies Southern Boulevard Parking as a parking area serving the grounds, alongside Bronx River Parking (bronxzoo.com). The exhibit page places Carter Giraffe Building within the zoo and notes that admission is included with all tickets (bronxzoo.com).
Parking at the Bronx Zoo is listed at $13 for cars and $16 for buses (wcs.org). The exhibit’s last entry is 30 minutes before the park closes, so drivers visiting late in the day need to allow time to park and reach the building (bronxzoo.com). Southern Boulevard Parking is the most directly named option for approaching the site from 2300 Southern Boulevard (bronxzoo.com).
Other Named Parking Areas Near Carter Giraffe Building
Bronx River Parking is another named Bronx Zoo parking area shown on the zoo’s interactive map, separate from Southern Boulevard Parking (bronxzoo.com). The map also labels Fordham Road Gate and Fountain Circle, which help drivers orient themselves within the zoo grounds after arriving (bronxzoo.com).
The zoo map places Bronx River Parking among the marked parking and access points around the grounds, while Southern Boulevard runs beside the site (bronxzoo.com). For a visit centered on the giraffe exhibit, the named zoo lots are more relevant than unrelated parking elsewhere in The Bronx because the exhibit is inside the zoo complex.
Parksy Spaces Near The Bronx Site
Parksy lists a monthly space near BronxCare and Hostos College, 0.4 miles from the site, at $290 a month. A garage space 0.7 miles away costs $11 a day, while a parking lot at the same distance costs $10 a day.
Two spaces are 0.9 miles away: a garage at $27 a day and secure outdoor parking at $275 a month. Covered parking at 1872 E. Tremont Avenue is also 0.9 miles away and costs $2.20 a day. The distances give drivers a choice between a closer monthly space and farther daily options.
Busy Zoo Days and Street Parking Around Southern Boulevard
Weekend and school-holiday visits can place more pressure on parking around the Bronx Zoo, particularly when visitors arrive close to opening time. The zoo’s parking charge applies to cars and buses, with the listed rates of $13 for cars and $16 for buses (wcs.org).
Southern Boulevard is the principal street named for the attraction, and the zoo map also identifies the Fordham Road Gate, Bronx River Parking, Fountain Circle and Southern Boulevard Parking (bronxzoo.com). Drivers should use the marked zoo access points rather than treating nearby curb space as an extension of the zoo lots. The exhibit’s final entry is 30 minutes before park closing, which makes late arrivals especially time-sensitive (bronxzoo.com).
West Farms Square Station and Walking Access to the Exhibit
West Farms Square–East Tremont Avenue is the nearest station, 0.4 miles from the Carter Giraffe Building, with a 9-minute walk.
The site is 0.5 miles from the center of The Gulch and is addressed at 2300 Southern Boulevard. From the station, visitors can walk toward the zoo’s Southern Boulevard side and use the attraction’s marked access points, including the Fordham Road Gate shown on the zoo map (bronxzoo.com).
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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 Carter Giraffe Building?
For Carter Giraffe Building at the Bronx Zoo, Southern Boulevard Parking is the most directly named option from 2300 Southern Boulevard. Bronx River Parking is another named zoo lot. Parking is listed at $13 for cars and $16 for buses, and the exhibit’s last entry is 30 minutes before the park closes, so allow time to park and reach it.
How Much Does Parking at Carter Giraffe Building Cost?
Bronx Zoo parking is listed at $13 for cars and $16 for buses. The zoo map identifies Southern Boulevard Parking and Bronx River Parking as parking areas serving the grounds. For a visit centered on the exhibit, these named zoo lots are more relevant than unrelated parking elsewhere in The Bronx.
What Other Parking Options Are Near Carter Giraffe Building?
Parksy lists a monthly space 0.4 miles from the site at $290 a month. At 0.7 miles, a garage costs $11 a day and a parking lot costs $10 a day. At 0.9 miles, a garage costs $27 a day, secure outdoor parking costs $275 a month, and covered parking costs $2.20 a day.
Is Street Parking Available Around Southern Boulevard?
Weekend and school-holiday visits can place more pressure on parking around the Bronx Zoo, especially when visitors arrive close to opening time. Drivers should use marked zoo access points rather than treating nearby curb space as an extension of the zoo lots. The map identifies Southern Boulevard Parking, Bronx River Parking, Fordham Road Gate and Fountain Circle.
Which Subway Station Is Closest to Carter Giraffe Building?
West Farms Square–East Tremont Avenue is the nearest station, 0.4 miles from the Carter Giraffe Building, with a 9-minute walk. From the station, visitors can walk toward the zoo’s Southern Boulevard side and use marked access points, including the Fordham Road Gate shown on the zoo map.
How Late Can I Enter Carter Giraffe Building?
The exhibit’s last entry is 30 minutes before the park closes. Drivers visiting late in the day need to allow time to park and reach the building. The site is addressed at 2300 Southern Boulevard, and the zoo map identifies Southern Boulevard Parking as the most directly named option for approaching the site.
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