Although Santa Claus arrives at most households next Wednesday, animals at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero got an early visit during the Holiday Magic event. On Saturday, zookeepers ...

An iconic animal statue at Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo migrated to a new enclosure during a recent makeover of the Caribbean flamingo habitat. Previously housed with the flamingos ...

The City of Atascadero recently approved a minor lodging assessment increase to help bring in extra revenue for Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo upgrades and improvements. Starting Jan.