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Central Coast Zoo
Central Coast Zoo is an attraction in Atascadero, CA, part of the Central Coast guide. Cost: under $25.
9100 Morro Road · Atascadero, CA
Why you should go…
The Central Coast Zoo, formerly known as Charles Paddock Zoo, is a municipal zoo owned and operated by the City of Atascadero next to Atascadero Lake Park. Founded in 1955 and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1991, it is the only AZA accredited zoo on California's Central Coast. It rebranded from Charles Paddock Zoo to Central Coast Zoo in 2026 to mark its 70th anniversary.
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