Central Coast Zoo

The Central Coast Zoo is a five-acre community zoo located in , in the on the Central Coast. It was home to an endangered male Malayan tiger named Menderu, who died in 2025.
charlespaddockzoo.org
+1 805 461 5080
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  • Email: info@charlespaddockzoo.org
  • Type: Zoo
  • Description: community zoo in San Luis Obispo County, California
  • Also known as: “Charles Paddock Zoo”
  • Address: 9100 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Atascadero High School and Carlton Hotel.

School
is a public high school located in . is one of two high schools in the Atascadero Unified School District. is situated 1¼ miles north of Central Coast Zoo.

Hotel
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The is a luxury hotel located in , along the state's in . Construction began in 1928, with the hotel officially opening its doors in 1929. is situated 1½ miles north of Central Coast Zoo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Atascadero and Templeton.

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is a city in , United States. It lies in the inland part of the , between the and the , at the junction of U.S. Route 101 and State Route 41.

Town
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is a census-designated place in , United States. The population was 8,368 at the 2020 census, up from 7,674 at the 2010 census. is situated 6 miles north of Central Coast Zoo.

Central Coast Zoo

Latitude
35.46664° or 35° 27′ 60″ north
Longitude
-120.67026° or 120° 40′ 13″ west
Established
1963
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
847XF88H+MV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 368681231
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­zoo
Wiki­data ID
Q5081455
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Navajo—“Central Coast Zoo” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Charles Paddock Zoo”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “جنينة حيوانات تشارلز بادوك”
  • Navajo: “Tó Łánídi naaldeehii danílʼį́ bił hazʼání”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Atascadero Lake Park and Evangelical Free Church of Atascadero.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Atascadero Substation and Pavilion on the Lake.

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Worth a closer look: San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay.

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