Earth Day Celebration returns to the Charles Paddock Zoo
–On Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the Charles Paddock Zoo kicks off “A Party for the Planet!” Earth Day Celebration. This family-friendly event will focus on natural resource conservation and the global and local protection of animals and plants.
“A Party for the Planet” will be a fun day for children of all ages, with interactive adventures, hands-on activities, exhibits, as well as demonstrations, and more.
Over 200 animal species call the Charles Paddock Zoo home. Many of the zoo residents are part of globally managed programs to preserve animals and their habitats. The zoo is dedicated to the conservation of local and exotic species. The zoo features several unique species not often seen in facilities of our size, including fossa, red pandas, Malayan tiger, lemurs and meerkats, as well as many other exciting and interesting mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. The zoo is family-friendly with the opportunity for children and adults to experience animals up close. Unique gifts, as well as refreshments and strollers are available at the zoo gift shop. Adjacent to the Atascadero Lake Park, the zoo is the perfect destination for a day of fun, education and relaxation.
A Party for the Planet offers Earth Day activities that are full of fun and purpose and enjoyable for all at the cost of regular zoo admission. The zoo is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at Atascadero Lake Park on Hwy 41/Morro Road, one mile west of Hwy 101.
For information, go to www.charlespaddockzoo.org or call the zoo at (805) 461-5080.
