Atascadero Attractions
Atascadero (pop. 23,138) is a vibrant community whose name in Spanish means Place of Much Water.
Atascadero Lake is in the center of town and is the place for numerous festivals and community events.
Atascadero Lake is in the center of town and is the place for numerous festivals and community events.
Atascadero Historical Society Museum (closed)
Closed while a new site is determined.
The Atascadero Historical Society Museum is now located in the "Colony House". It chronicles the city's development, from its birth in 1913 to the present, through documents, photographs, and artifacts.
The Atascadero Historical Society Museum is now located in the "Colony House". It chronicles the city's development, from its birth in 1913 to the present, through documents, photographs, and artifacts.
Charles Paddock Zoo
The Charles Paddock Zoo is located 1.5 miles west of Atascadero. This five acre zoo has a diverse mix of over 100 animals, including tigers, jaguars, alligators, wallabies, meerkat, spider monkeys, bears, and servals.
All values are in United States Dollars
Charles Paddock Zoo
9305 Pismo Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422-4939
United States
9305 Pismo Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422-4939
United States
Phone 1 (805) 461-5080
Fax 1 (805) 461-7625
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 4.25 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
