Charles Paddock Zoo

12/27/2024

12/23/2024

The Zoo will be closed all day on December 25th. We look forward to seeing you and your family every other day this holiday season.

12/17/2024

🎁🐾HOLIDAY FUN IS STILL ON THE HORIZON! Discover a little magic and a lot of fun this Saturday, December 21st at HOLIDAY MAGIC at the Charles Paddock Zoo! From 10 am to 1pm, watch the animals experience the magic of the holiday as they open special enrichment gifts delivered by Santa and our amazing zookeepers-turned-Elves.

Bring the family and celebrate the season! Learn more at visitatascadero.com/events.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
✨Platinum Sponsors: Pure Pediatric Dentistry | Z Villages | Madrone Landscapes, Inc.
✨Gold Sponsor: American Riviera Bank
✨Silver Sponsors: WM | Five Star Rain Gutters,Inc

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12/15/2024

Looking for that special gift this Holiday Season?

Look no further, our Gift Shop at the Charles Paddock Zoo is STOCKED! New merchandise from Hello Kitty to toys to costume jewelry to annual memberships! There is also a GIVING TREE to buy something special for your favorite animal at the Zoo. Join the fun this holiday season by adding the Zoo as a favorite place to stop and shop!

Here is the link in case you don't want to wait to purchase a gift for one of our animals at the zoo:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/334OBVEX2F99R?ref=gr_search_page_result&fbclid=IwY2xjawHK1SpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVZ67DBIH0dBHWhovALV5QQYqfw1XVYehb-T0GcOviCDQxIfEBc4qJgK1g_aem_6N1kSPwTl1yZoLJn8Ny2tA

Atascadero Chamber

12/07/2024

🔔🎅 We look forward to seeing you during the Holiday Musical Walk Around the Lake this evening! The Zoo will be open for the first part of the event (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) where visitors can enjoy seeing Santa. He will also be available later in the evening at the Ranger House starting at 7 PM. Happy Holidays!

Saturday, December 7th, 2024 AHS Band 5:30 PM, Pavilion Deck Street Closures: Marchant Way and Lake View Drive will be closed from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Parking: The primary parking areas are the zoo parking lot, baseball field lot, Freedom Veteran’s Memorial, and the Pavilion lot. About the Event Ata...

12/03/2024

For giving Tuesday, we invite you to support the zoo!

Every donation will go directly toward a tiger and Madagascar expansion. Your generosity will make a HUGE impact for Menderu the tiger! https://charlespaddockzoo.org/donate/

You also can shop for holiday presents for the animals to receive:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/334OBVEX2F99R?ref=gr_search_page_result

11/29/2024

Don't forget about your favorite zoo animals when doing your holiday shopping! Follow the link to our Amazon Wish List, then come to Holiday Magic on December 21st to watch the animals get their gifts!

11/27/2024

Thanksgiving Eve is here! 🍂

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, we are most thankful for our community and their ongoing support for the Charles Paddock Zoo! Most recently, we were delighted to receive a donation from the Annual Showdown Co****le Tournament organizer, Mike LoPicolo for $500 from proceeds of this year’s event! Thank you to all who came out to play Co****le and support this event! A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus for supporting the Zoo!! 🐯🧡 🦊

Donations help support the ongoing wildlife conservation efforts, animal husbandry & educational programs happening daily at the Zoo!

Photo (L-R): Zoo Director Dr. Cynthia Stringfield, Co****le Tournament Event Organizer Mike LoPicolo & Mayor Heather Moreno.

11/27/2024

Thanksgiving Eve is here! 🍂

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, we are most thankful for our community and their ongoing support for the Charles Paddock Zoo!

Most recently, we were delighted to receive a donation from the Annual Showdown Co****le Tournament organizer, Mike LoPicolo for $500 from proceeds of this year’s event! Thank you to all who came out to play Co****le and support this event! A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus for supporting the Zoo!! 🐯🧡 🦊

Donations help support the ongoing wildlife conservation efforts, animal husbandry & educational programs happening daily at the Zoo!

Photo (L-R): Zoo Director Dr. Cynthia Stringfield, Co****le Tournament Event Organizer Mike LoPicolo & Mayor Heather Moreno.

11/26/2024

Happy Thanksgiving Week! The Zoo will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will be open normal hours the rest of the week rain or shine!

11/21/2024

What does a tiger do with a pumpkin? How about a spider monkey? Will the meerkats go inside one or just eat it? Join us for this fun event to find out! All activities are included with general admission.

11/18/2024

PLEASE BE ADVISED: The Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, for an all employee development seminar focused on service and building our community. We will resume normal business hours, 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m., on Wednesday, November 20th. Thank you for understanding!

11/17/2024

We were thrilled to have Rep. Jimmy Panetta visit us and deeply appreciate his support.

11/12/2024

Celebrate World Anteater Day with us this Sunday from 10am - 12:30 pm.

11/11/2024

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans This Veterans Day 🇺🇸

The Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation is hosting the annual Veterans Day Ceremony today (11/11/24) beginning at 11 am at the Faces of Freedom Memorial on the corner of Portola and Hwy 41 (Morro Road) in Atascadero! The Kiwanis of Atascadero will provide tri-tip sandwiches or hot dogs for purchase following the ceremony. Limited seating is available, so please bring a chair if needed. For more information, visit www.facesoffreedommemorial.org.

For those visiting, the Charles Paddock Zoo will be open from 10 am - 4 pm today, if you would like to stop by after the ceremony.

Please also be reminded, City Hall and the Colony Park Community Center customer service desk are closed today. They will resume regular hours on Tuesday, November 12th.

11/07/2024

Congratulations to our Zoo Boo Costume Contest Winners!
Most Creative Kids Costumes
Most Creative Family Costumes and
Come to the Zoo Gift Shop any day between 10 and 4 p.m. to claim your prize. We recommend to come before November 15th!