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Zoo
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The
Charles Paddock Zoo
9305 Pismo Ave just off of Highway 101 in
Atascadero. (805) 461-5080. Take the Hwy 41 exit west about three miles.
Started by Charles Paddock, a ranger with a big
heart for injured animals, the zoo has grown to
occupy over 5 acres. Filled with interesting animals,
like tigers and bears, this is a great place to
spend an afternoon.
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Zoo
Map
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New Arrivals
The zoo got a Fossa last year (one of the few zoos that has one on exhibit. They became popular with the movie Madagascar since they are the villains (they eat the lemurs), they recently put Burrowing Owls and a Channel Island Fox on exhibit. The Burmese Python will be going back on exhibit after a couple of years of being off exhibit.
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Voted
one of the Top Locations for Kid's Birthday Parties
in the
Tribune Reader's
Choice awards! |
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Have a Zooper
Birthday.
Zoo Docents to show you the best time including Free Admission
to the Zoo
Private Guided Tour
Custom Zoo
Cake
Ice Cream & Punch
Party Favor
A Charles Paddock Zoo
Poster
Ssshhh - A Special Appearance Call for reservations. |
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The
parrots are in an open exhibit, and flamingos are
right next door. The more exotic birds are in a
covered aviary. |
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New Events Coming Soon! |
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Meet you
new neighbor at the zoo. A Channel Island fox, he's
getting ready to go out in public. |
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The Charles
Paddock Zoo is now offering Children's Workshops
for ages 5-12. These workshops include hands-on
activities, tours in the zoo, games, crafts,
videos, and more. Each workshop will feature a different
topic of interest to young and old alike. Drop the
children off, or stay and enjoy the program.
For more information or to register contact the
Education Department at 461.7623
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Adopt
An Animal
Sponsor An Animal Today!
Animals are threatened with extinction
as habitats are lost and fragmented, poachers
and pollution kill, and exotic pet traders collect.
Your support contributes to the daily care, veterinary
visits, and habitat upkeep of you Charles Paddock
Zoo "Wild Child." The Charles Paddock
Zoo is involved in captive breeding programs as
a part of the worldwide Species Survival Program
(SSP) efforts to preserve endangered species. Animal Sponsorships make wonderful
gifts for people of all ages, mascots for school
classes, or a source of pride for YOU and your
business (and is tax deductible!). The are perfect
for birthdays, holiday gifts, retirement, Valentine's
Day-a thoughtful gift for the person who doesn't
"want anything else" to dust! |
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