Melbourne Zoo’s onsite parking arrangements may change as part of the newly released Royal Park masterplan, according to multiple outlets. The plan indicates that “cheap parking” at the zoo could be removed or reduced, though details on timing and the final pricing or access model are not specified in the reports. The masterplan is also described as including opportunities to expand the surrounding green space. To do so, it proposes acquiring additional land adjacent to the Royal Park reserve, aiming to increase the footprint of inner-city open space. The coverage frames the proposals as part of a broader redevelopment direction for the area that surrounds the zoo and the reserve. While the reports highlight the potential removal of low-cost parking, they do not describe any agreed alternative such as replacement parking capacity, public transport changes, or enforcement measures. Overall, the articles agree that the masterplan outlines both possible parking impacts for Melbourne Zoo and land acquisition plans to enlarge the nearby reserve.