Amazing little zoo great day trip! And not to far from the beach, animals are cute and interactive, and the habitats are well sized and very natural for a small zoo! love this zoo!

Perfect outing during COVID. Small, not overwhelming, interesting animals and located in a beautiful park with lots of space to play, picnic and walk!

Love this cute zoo, the tiger was sleeping but the red pandas were running around playing. Been coming to this zoo since I was 4 years old...still a great lil zoo.

Quaint, city-run zoo. The staff is very well-mannered and social. We could listen to the tiger grunt for his afternoon meal! The monkeys even ran up to see us! So cute! Very family friendly and is perfect for a quick stop for kids!

+ Great local zoo that is fantastic for wholesome family fun. Something to kill time and keep your kids entertained.+ The zoo is located near a lake and park so you can make an entire day of it. Pack a picnic, take a walk, and go to the zoo. Big parking lot as well.+ All the animals that live in captivity here look happy and healthy. We absolutely loved the flamingos, red pandas, and tiger. They were active and fun to watch.+ The zoo isn’t that big and there is still a lot under construction, but all the animal habitats look comfortable and clean. Some of the exhibits were closed or empty, but we were really happy that there is even a zoo in this neighborhood that we could enjoy.+ Entrance fee is fair, there is a decent gift shop with souvenirs, drinks, and some snacks. The service at the cash register attendant/ticket box was a little unfriendly but other than that, we had a great experience!

Its a fun place to go. Im 53 and it was fun. When there when I was a kid.

Really great animals, was very clean. We had a good time!

Great setup for Social Distancing. Kids had a great time and the animals were all visible and active. Will definitely go again next time were in the area.

I have been walking around the lake 5 times a week 4 miles a day for many years. Its the best time of my day that I get to walk, talk and most of the time pray

Cool little zoo, was interesting seeing all the different animals they had

Great small, low key zoo. We took our 2yr old grandson

Went there with the grandkids. We easily walked around and saw all the displays. Very nice areas for the animals well kept up and clean. We all enjoyed ourselves.

Alan Baker is the best head of any zoo that Ive met in my entire life, and I could not ask for the zoo to be in better states of repair. This place is perfect

Fun time ...Red Panda..Pozza... Tortoises a thrill for Grandkids.The new structure additions well done.Thank you

Very depressing little zoo. Small kids will like it but older kids and adults will definitely notice how sad it is. They just finished an add on so maybe it wont be so bad if they can give the animals all a bit more space.

I hate to give a bad review on a local place. I would love for Atascadero to have a great feature that pulls people off the highway for a visit. But this zoo is really sad and depressing, and I honestly cant believe it meets the standards for being open. We should have higher standards for the living spaces animals live in.

I love this Mom and Pop zoo been going for years and now they have new animals which makes it extra special

The park is great considering the pandemic. The zoo was not bad for the size I was just really disturbed by the size of the enclosures. The meerkats are about the size of one tiger paw but their enclosure was at least twice the size of the tigers. It was really sad.

Up close and personal and a commitment to conservation.

Small zoo well worth the time and price. Highlights include tiger, anteater, lemurs, titi monkeys, wallabies, duikers, red pandas, and tropical birds. And owls.Animals all look good.

Definitely a must go. The red pandas are awesome

Inexpensive, small, wonderful zoo with awesome animals and friendly informative staff

Been coming here since I was a child and they have kept it exactly the same. They have added some new animals and keep the place very clean. Great place to take your kids and adults.

Great local place to see a few animals and spend an hour or two (at most) with kids. Staff is friendly and informative.

Small but surprising zoo with a large variety of animals I havent seen in other places. The tiger seemed unhappy however and that was disconcerting.

Great little Zoo. We try to stop there every time were through Atascadero. Loved the red panda exhibit.

Small, but cute zoo, we visit every time we are in the area because its a nice little break.

Its was ok... hoping there would been more things to do... but because of the c-19 well you know

A very cute zoo that I came across while on vacation recently..it was small but quaint. So many workers ready to share info on the animals and the park. We got many free hand outs...like bracelets and magnets. It was very clean and well kept.

Really cool little zoo. Good way too enjoy a couple of hrs. Very clean and well kept.

Very small zoo, with only a handful of animals. They have porcupines, birds, snakes, tortoises, panda, and a sad looking tiger in a way too small enclosure. The pandas exhibit seems larger than the tigers area. Ive been here a few times throughout my life and every time I to it gets more depressing. The kids enjoyed themselves however, even if it was a quick tour.

We have a yearly pass and its more than paid for itself. They feed the animals in the morning so get there when it opens. A whole walk through will take you less than 45 mins but the kids like it. Some construction going on currently but doesnt effect any of the exhibits.

For the size of this zoo they had a great variety of animals to view.

Very small zoo. That is fine but the animals need more care.

Fun little zoo we stopped at on the way back from a road trip. Animals were all alert and moving around. Well maintained. Loved the Red Pandas exhibit and the Malayan Tiger. We always appreciate visiting the smaller zoos and the friendly and inviting vibe they bring. Perfect break from a long car ride for the little ones.

Sad zoo. Sad animals. Not into it. Adjacent park and lake walk is awesome tho

I’ve visited this zoo occasionally over the years and I’m always pleased to be reminded what a nice place it is, with well cared for animals in comfortable settings. The flamingos are awesome and so are the various monkeys, birds, owls, and marsupials. But the best is the tiger if you can catch him in an active mood, like we did last time. Small kids will love it here, fun for parents too.

Real close to the animals. Afternoon is best.

This Zoo is a joke. It is extremely sad. My heart goes out to the tiger there. I grew up going to this zoo. The tigers theyve had have never looked well. I mean, look at their enclosure. How is this humane? Awful. Wish they would find a bigger plot of land and move somewhere else local with many acres.

Fun small town zoo that is making constant improvements. My family loves this place. Beautiful new Red Panda exhibit. Fun aviary.

The zoo was really nice...the habitats were clean and the animals seemed happy....loved the tiger, the panda & the flamingos the best....gift shop was nicely stocked and the staff was helpful and friendly.Highly suggest this for indiviuals and familys as an afternoon outing

Its small but entertaining. The enclosures seem a bit small for some of the animals but at least its clean.

The zoo is awsome, their practicing safe measures and lots of great exhibits to see

I really enjoyed this teeny tiny zoo! It was nice not having to deal with a crowd and getting to be up close and personal with the animals! It will be great when they finishing adding Red Panda exhibit!

It was a great little zoo. We were out of town and it was fun for our kids

The staff obviously love animals. Many extra touches to make them comfortable. But the cages are small out of necessity.Lovely little park adjacent...

Yes, the zoo is small, but it’s got an amazing tiger and lots of other animals. Because it’s so small you get to be really close to the animals.

This zoo was a happy accidental find on our honeymoon. Weve gone back every time we visit the coast since. Its small, but fun to visit. This time we even got to see some new animals. Its next to a large park with covered seating, perfect for a picnic lunch.

The zoo is small, but perfect size for toddlers to run around. The Red Panda exhibit was our favorite. My son had a great time, and even had energy to go to the park after.

This zoo is right next to a park. It is a small zoo, their biggest animal is the tiger. There are other smaller animals like snakes, birds, lemurs, etc. There is no food vendors in there, just some popsicles in the gift shop. We went through the whole zoo in about 20 minutes. I enjoyed my quick visit.

Centrally located to my home and workplace.

Small but great for little kids that have never been to a zoo.

Ive been going to this zoo for over 30 years. Its slowly getting better and better. My young kids, ages 2, 4, and 7, really enjoyed it. Theyre adding a couple more exhibits and i think when that happens it will be well worth the admission cost. A big plus is the fantastic park right next to the zoo.

Awesome small zoo experience. Give yourself an hour to hour and a half to see the animals. All the birds were lovely to watch, flamingoes are particularly gorgeous. Favourite was the common marmosets...so cute!

Very neat little zoo and it has an amazing playground next to a large lake. Beautiful scenery and multi age play place.

Pretty cool place Ive got a few pretty cool animals place is kind of small but pretty cool to check out and support them

Cute zoo. Super nice staff.

Small but cute zoo.

This is a beautiful little zoo and its obvious the keepers truly love the animals. Our kids love the place - its a perfect size for little ones, taking at most a couple hours to wander through - and our oldest (11) now wants to work in conservation because of the programs offered there. Great job Charles Paddock Zoo!

Cute small zoo. I took two 5 year old and a 2 year old they loved it

A cute place to bring the kids. They are doing lots of renovations so we are looking forward to the new exhibits coming

Great little zoo. Love the tiger!

So nice place to go with the family and enjoy

Small but great for our community.

Cute little zoo. Could definitely use a little more upkeep on the exhibits, and the staff could be a bit more friendly, but overall a nice experience and a good place to spend an hour or so with the family.

I really enjoyed this zoo, its small size allows you to enjoy every animal and learn about where they come from and what they do on a daily basis.

Easy to find all the animals!

Small zoo with a great red panda exhibit. Family friendly and little ones will definitely enjoy. The gift shop has lots of great stuffed animals, clothes, and toys for kids.

Absolutely loved it. Not a huge zoo but it was awesome. Clean, friendly people there and over all great experience.

Great small zoo that is constantly improving.

The scenery was tranquil but small

Such a handsome itty bitty kitty! Love taking the wife here cant wait for the new red panda exhibit!

If you have little ones. This is perfect not big at all. So many cute animals to see. Plenty of parking and staff is very helpful.

Lots of animals to admire.

Was ok,10 dollars per person

Great place to take the little ones before a nap, there is a park nearby to wear them out and to have a picnic, great place to spend three or four hours and get some exercise

Dusty. Animals lethargic. Small. Lack of shade. Nice park picnic area. Great parking. Cute gift shop. Mostly small animals. Get a desert feel. No snack shop. Has potential.

Fun small town zoo. Small variety of animals but nicely displayed

Smaller zoo but one of my favorites. Youre pretty close to the animals, inexpensive and laid back.

Really cute little zoo! Under one-hour visit. See the red pandas and beautiful squirrels!

Animals active on afternoon I was there.

Very active animals

I was very pleasantly surprised by this zoo. Although small, I saw animals I had never seen or heard of before. There is a new enclosure being built for the Red Panda to be completed by the end of 2017. The king vultures were colorful and interesting. They also had an anteater, wallabies, lemurs and monkeys. Other animals that I cant remember the names of were also on display. Per the signage, many of the animals are being kept for the sake of protecting the species as they are becoming rare to almost extinct. This is certainly worth the $7.00 admission fee.

Small zoo but I think it does a fantastic job in showing off a few animals the my kids dont get to see.

A nice little zoo, but the tiger seemed to be bored out of his mind and lonely.

Love this small town zoo! Animals look well cared for and I like the transition the zoo is doing into eco zones. I know thats expensive but Im glad they are investing in its future.

AWESOME PLACE.. cold when we went. But mu daughter loved it.

Loved some of the zoo, but the Fischer was pacing back & forth, alone in a small cage. Broke my heart.

Nice but small

Cool little community zoo. Great for kids but keep in mind its s very small zoo so I wouldnt plan an entire day around it.

This place should be shut down and the animals relocated to a sanctuary.

Small but great! Some really cool animals and beautiful well maintained habitats. Not over crowded like the big zoos. You dont have polar bears or rhinos but there is a tiger, red pandas and some other really cool animals. Great time and well worth it. Paid $19 for 2 adults and 1 child.

Easy walk through in a beautiful location. I had fun reading about each animal and seeing their interaction with their audience. Price is only $10. Afterwards you can head to the lake and enjoy fishing or paddle boats.

Clean, most people practice social distancing.

All zoo, but well kept, and plenty of parking. It is next to a small man made lake and a nice little park very shady on hot days. It is a nice place to take young children for their first visit to a Zoo. Take a lunch and drinks, and take bathing suits for you and the kids and make it a fun day for the whole family!!

Small but perfect little zoo

Tiger and the Red Pandas are a favorite, love the family membership. Good military discount too!

I hate seeing sad animals

Its small, but great for my toddler, we all enjoy going and seeing the animals.

A small, but very good zoo. I believe they said they were the smallest accredited zoo in the nation. You can experience the whole zoo in about 2 hours. The zoo is clean and well kept. Zoo staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The animals are clearly well cared for. I got there at opening and the magnificent Malayan Tiger was active. He was playing with the pool of water in his enclosure and was taking a curious interest in the people watching him. The have a nice red panda exhibit to and serval other mammals, primates, reptiles and birds. Certainly worth seeing.