08/02/2026
🐢🦩 Looking for a fun family adventure on the Central Coast?
If you haven’t visited the Central Coast Zoo in Atascadero (formerly the Charles Paddock Zoo), I highly recommend adding it to your weekend plans! 🐒
This charming, family-friendly zoo is nestled inside beautiful Atascadero Lake Park and is the only AZA accredited zoo on California’s Central Coast, meaning it meets the highest standards for animal care, conservation, and education. It’s home to more than 200 animals representing over 60 species from around the world. 🌎🦜
Some of our favorite moments were watching the playful spider monkeys and seeing the incredible giant tortoises. We also loved the flamingos, wallabies, reptiles, birds, and all the unique animals throughout the zoo. Even though it’s a smaller zoo, it’s beautifully maintained, easy to explore, and perfect for families with little ones.
The gift shop was adorable, the sunny Atascadero weather made it even better, and after your visit you can enjoy the walking paths, playgrounds, picnic areas, or even paddleboats at Atascadero Lake Park. It made for such a fun day! ☀️💚
I love sharing hidden gems like this because living on the Central Coast is about so much more than beautiful homes, it’s about the amazing lifestyle and memories you get to make right here in our own backyard.
📍 Serving the Central Coast & surrounding areas
Nadine Delgado | REALTOR®
eXp Realty | DRE Lic. 02137614
805.588.7640
NadineDelgado.exprealty.com