Parking Zoo Zürich, Zurich

Paid parking near Zoo Zürich: fees and maximum time

Parking Zoo Zürich usually means using the city’s metered spaces close to the entrance. Zoo Zürich has a limited number of paid parking bays—if they’re full, visitors are guided to external parking instead. From Monday to Saturday the rate is CHF 0.50 per hour; on Sundays and public holidays it is CHF 2.00 per hour. The maximum parking time is 6 hours (Mon–Sat) and 8 hours (Sun & public holidays). For pre-checking options, you can check Mobypark for future availability—Mobypark currently has no bookable spots for Zoo Zürich.

Because the maximum time matters for ticketing, double-check the signage on the street meter before you leave your car. Fees and time rules are also summarized in the FAQ below.

Street parking zone: where to look first

For the closest public parking, focus on the Zoo parking area streets with pay-by-meter rules, including:

• Dreiwiesenstrasse (north road edge)
• Forrenweidstrasse
• Krähbühlstrasse (west road edge, between Zürichbergstrasse and Haus Nr. 135)
• Rolf-Balsiger-Strasse (Masoalahalle area)
• Zürichbergstrasse (segment from Pilgerweg to Haus Nr. 235)
• Klosterweg (by the zoo entrance)

These are designed for shorter visits and are the areas most likely to be occupied first on busy days.

Off-street garages nearby (when street bays are taken)

If you don’t find an open street bay, switch to nearby garages/car parks around the zoo access roads. For example, Parking Masoalahalle operates with its own opening hours and maximum-stay rules—so follow the posted tariff and time limits at the entrance rather than assuming street-meter rules apply.

Plan your arrival: public transport and temporary access changes

The Zoo Zürich recommends arriving by tram and bus because parking supply is constrained around the site. If you’re visiting during construction, note that from 12 April 2026 at 18:00 until 17 April 2026, there are no trams between ETH/Universitätsspital, Kirche Fluntern and Zoo (replacement buses operate instead). Checking the Zoo’s construction updates helps you avoid arriving at the wrong time or using an access route that’s temporarily affected—especially on days when parking is already hard to find.

Quick parking plan for your visit

• Choose your time window first: 6 hours vs 8 hours (depending on day type) so you don’t exceed the maximum permitted stay.
• Arrive earlier on weekends/holidays to improve your odds of finding an open paid bay.
• If street bays are full, move on and follow the zoo/traffic guidance toward external parking rather than circling.
• Use the FAQ for the exact rules on fees and maximum duration.