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Atascadero
their gifts, family-friendly events
are offered throughout the day,
and the zoo is sporting its best
holiday decorations. December
20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9305 Pismo
Ave. Admission includes all of the
activities for the day.
Mark your calendars and check
out the holiday event line-up at
visitatascadero.com/events!
Central Coast Zoo
happenings
The Central Coast Zoo rounds
out Atascadero’s fall and holiday
events with special, family-friendly
activities all its own! A trip to
the Central Coast is an amazing
experience, and even better when
you plan it to coincide with zoo
activities.
• The Zoo Boo, when the entire
family enjoys a not-too-scary
evening at the zoo. Wear your
best costume, enjoy the Hallow-
een decorations, carnival games, a
costume contest, a haunted maze,
and tricks and treats! Two dates,
October 24 or 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m.,
tickets at the gate.
• Pumpkin Smash, the annual
pumpkin-filled extravaganza
when the animals enjoy pump-
kins and visitors enjoy watching
them! October 26, 10:30 a.m.-
12:30 p.m., tickets at the gate.
• Dia de los Muertos at the
zoo. A new event on November
1, for everyone to celebrate this
special day.
• Noon Year’s Eve, celebrate
the New Year at noon!
Check out the Central Coast
Zoo’s membership program.
Memberships make great gifts.
The zoo is located at 9305 Pismo
Ave. For hours, event schedules, ad-
mission prices, and more informa-
tion, visitcentralcoastzoo.org