Details
Bus Parking Passes
Choose another item
Choose from the list below to jump directly to another offering of
Item details
Date
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Notes
Buses and Parking:
- Bus Parking Passes are nonrefundable. Exchanges are subject to availability and must be requested a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of your arrival date.
- Once your bus parking order is complete, you will receive an order confirmation along with your bus parking pass(es) and bus passenger entry passes.
- After bus parking orders are processed, Zoo Parking will email you your bus parking code two weeks before your visit.
- All buses visiting in a group must be included in one order, arrive together, and have the bus parking code visible on their windshield upon arrival.
- Upon arrival, buses will be directed to the designated area for unloading/loading.
- All guests in the group, regardless of age, must have an entry pass to enter. Groups arriving by bus must present their printed or digital timed-entry Bus Parking Pass and bus passenger Entry Passes to be scanned on arrival.
- Bus Parking Passes are valid only for the issued date and void if altered.
- In/Out privileges are prohibited for bus parking on-site. No idling!
- Bus Parking Passes are limited to three buses and 180 entry passes per order. For order inquiries, please contact ZooParking@si.edu.
Chaperones and Zoo Tips:
- All children (16 and younger) must be accompanied by an adult chaperone
- At least one adult chaperone is required to accompany up to 10 children
- Any chaperone arriving by a different mode of transportation or at a later time must secure their own parking or entry pass
- Any chaperone arriving by a different mode of transportation or at a later time must know where to meet the group and have contact information for onsite school representative
- Outside food and beverages are permitted, however, there is no storage area available for these items.
- The Zoo is open rain or shine. We have many indoor facilities, and if you dress for the weather, you can still thoroughly enjoy your visit
Accessibility Information:
- Visit the Accessibility page on the Zoo’s website for information
Sold Out!
Terms & Conditions: The terms and conditions ("Terms of Sale") apply to all purchases and reservations of daily Entry Passes, Memberships, Parking Passes, and Special Event Tickets (“tickets”) from the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute secure checkout site. This website is for visitors’ personal use only, and all orders are valid only for the stated visitor(s), guest(s), date, and time. Tickets may not be sold or transferred. Tickets reserved through an unauthorized sales channel may be voided or you may be refused admission. Valid identification or proof of membership may be required to enter the Zoo and/or event venue. Parking Passes, Tickets and/or Memberships purchased are nonrefundable. Exchanges are subject to availability. By placing an order, you agree to the Terms of Sale.