Parking & Directions

Parking at the Zoo costs $13 per vehicle for General Admission guests when purchased in advance. Parking passes purchased at entry are $16. Parking is free for Oakland Zoo Members.

If you purchased daytime admission tickets without parking, and would like to purchase a parking pass in advance, please visit our parking only webstore.

Consider becoming an Oakland Zoo members and enjoy member benefits including free parking and year round admission. Learn more at membership.

We encourage General Admission guests to purchase parking online, in advance, while purchasing admission tickets.

Upon arrival, General Admission guests will be asked to present their pre-purchased parking ticket. If you do not have a parking ticket when you arrive, you will be asked to purchase one prior to entry.

We encourage our guests to alleviate traffic and parking challenges around the Zoo by taking public transportation or ride-share services.

The direct route to Oakland Zoo, Line 46, is temporarily suspended. Line 46L is available on weekdays only, which drops off right outside the Zoo on Mountain Blvd. & Golf Links Rd. This line stops outside Oakland Zoo hourly, roughly between 6:45am and 8:00pm. For exact times please visit the 46L Line schedule page on AC Transit's website.

*Be advised, there is a half-mile walk from our main gate to the entrance of the Zoo.  If assistance is required, please consult with the Public Safety staff located at the main gate.  Accommodations are available for those with disabilities.