Parking Near Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Zoo has its own pay and display car park on East Park Drive, about 30 metres from the entrance, at £4.50 for the day. If you'd rather not pay, Stanley Park next door has a free car park, a longer walk away.
- ClosestBlackpool Zoo car park£4.50 a day · 30 metres from the entrance · FY3 8PP
- FreeStanley Park car parkAbout 15 to 20 minutes' walk · FY3 9HU
Car parks near Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Zoo car park, FY3 8PP
Price: £4.50a day
Walk to the Zoo: About 30 metres
North Park Drive, on-street
Price: Free
Walk to the Zoo: About 12 minutes from the East Park Drive end
Walking times are our estimates from the map. The Zoo's price is from its access statement, checked in October 2026, and the Stanley Park car park is free according to Blackpool Council.
Blackpool Zoo car park
- Address: Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool
- Sat nav postcode: FY3 8PP
- Price: £4.50 for the day, pay and display
- Spaces: up to 400, including 12 disabled spaces
- Surface: level tarmac, about 30 metres from the main entrance
- Closes: at 5pm or 6pm, depending on the season, unless there's an evening event
The Zoo opens at 10am every day except Christmas Day, with last entry 45 minutes before closing. Closing times change through the year, so collect your car before the car park closes.
Blue Badge holders: the Zoo doesn't mention a concession, and access guides say Blue Badge holders pay too. The 12 disabled spaces are the closest to the entrance.
Free parking near the Zoo
The Zoo sits on the east side of Stanley Park, and the park has two free options:
- Stanley Park car park, at the end of the West Park Drive entrance (FY3 9HU), is free according to Blackpool Council. It's on the far side of the park, so allow 15 to 20 minutes to walk to the Zoo.
- North Park Drive, along the north side of the park, has free on-street parking. Check the signs where you park.
Saving £4.50 makes most sense if you're spending the day at both the Zoo and Stanley Park. With small children or a lot to carry, the Zoo's own car park is worth it. See free parking in Blackpool for other options across town.
Coming from the promenade
The Zoo is about 3 kilometres (2 miles) inland from Blackpool Tower, too far to walk from the seafront car parks. If you're doing the Zoo and the Tower or Pleasure Beach on the same day, drive between them and park near each. See parking near Blackpool Tower and parking near the Pleasure Beach.
Frequently asked questions
£4.50 for the day, at the pay and display machines, according to the Zoo's access statement.
How much is parking at Blackpool Zoo?
Yes. Stanley Park's car park at the end of the West Park Drive entrance (FY3 9HU) is free, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away, and there's free on-street parking on North Park Drive.
Is there free parking near Blackpool Zoo?
FY3 8PP, for the Zoo and its car park on East Park Drive.
What is the postcode for Blackpool Zoo car park?
At 5pm or 6pm depending on the season, unless there's an evening event.
What time does Blackpool Zoo car park close?
The Zoo doesn't mention a Blue Badge concession, and access guides say Blue Badge holders pay. There are 12 disabled spaces near the entrance.
Is Blackpool Zoo parking free for Blue Badge holders?
Photo of the Zoo car park: Malcolm Neal, CC BY-SA 2.0.