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 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.
Address: Charles Paddock Zoo, 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: 10am-5pm
November 1 to March 31: 10am-4pm
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)