Offsite Parking opens when onsite parking in lots A, B, and C are near full, or an hour after the Oregon Zoo opens on its busiest days. Signage will be deployed to indicate that Offsite Parking is available.

Offsite Parking is located one exit west of the Highway 26 Exit 72 entrance to Washington Park. Offsite Parking is available at two locations from Exit 71B—just look for the sign at the exit indicating which location is currently in use.

Yellow “First Student” school buses serve as Offsite Parking Buses to shuttle guests to the Park from the Offsite Parking lots.

Buses run as frequently as needed. On busy days, the buses will cycle between Offsite Parking and Washington Park as long as there are guests ready to board.

While not all of the buses are wheelchair accessible, we always have at least one bus scheduled with a wheelchair lift.

We want to keep you safe. Please be aware of the following:

• Pets are not allowed with an exception for service animals.
• Drivers will only make stops at designated loading zones.
• Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the buses.
• Strollers and wagons must be folded up and stored in the front rows of the buses. 
• Trash must be disposed of in trash receptacles. Please do not leave trash in the parking lots.
• Parking in areas marked with “tenants only” or other “no offsite parking” signage is prohibited. Vehicles parked in these locations may be subject to towing by property management of the lots.

Buses drop off at the loading zone at the surface level of the Washington Park MAX Station (TriMet Plaza) in the pull-out nearest the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum. If this area becomes unavailable for drop-off, the loading zone will be moved to the Oregon Zoo Education Center at the Washington Park South Entry, just below the Oregon Zoo entrance.

The last bus back to Offsite Parking will depart ½-hour after the Zoo grounds close. The last bus time will be posted at the loading zone daily.