How will parking be monitored?

Parking charges apply from the 15th February 2025 

Over the next 2 years, as a charity, we need to spend £1.5 – 2 million on essential infrastructure improvements to our car parks. This work is vital and unavoidable to ensure we maintain a safe, enjoyable experience for our visitors.

Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to you seeing the improvements on your future visits.

Car parking will be a flat rate of £3 per vehicle. This will not increase during school holidays, weekends, or any other seasonal peaks.

Yes, there is no change in parking costs on any day.

Payment can be made in advance when booking your first visit or a repeat visit on our website. Payment can also be made on the day of your visit using one of our parking pay points 

This is a daily charge. Car park charges will not adjust to time spent at the zoo.

No, there is a 30-minute grace period for dropping-off and picking-up at the zoo.

Yes, all visitors using the zoo facilities must pay the £3 car parking charge.

No, our Twycross Zoo Conservation Members do not pay for parking as this is one of their many membership perks to enjoy.

Yes, you can pay for parking in-advance of your visit on the Twycross Zoo website. We recommend this for all visitors.

No, our car park will be operated using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) there is no barrier, and no need to display a ticket in your vehicle.

Yes, your vehicle can leave and re-enter the Twycross Zoo car park on the same day without being charged more than once.

Yes, all vehicles must pay the £3 parking charge.

No, there is no discount for accessible parking, all vehicles cost £3.

If you don’t pay for your parking, you will receive an enforcement penalty charge of £40.

Yes, if you don’t pay for parking, you will receive a £40 enforcement penalty. If this is paid within 14 days, the penalty will reduce to £20.

No, sorry, parking payments cannot be backdated. Please ensure you pay in advance or on the day to avoid parking fines.