Central Coast Zoo to host Zoo Boo Halloween event Oct. 23-24
Paso Robles Daily News
October 5, 2026
Looks like Halloween is getting a wild upgrade in Atascadero this year. The Central Coast Zoo is teaming up with the City of Atascadero for Zoo Boo on Oct. 23-24, and honestly, it sounds like a blast — two full nights of carnival games, a haunted maze, and costume contests. That's the kind of thing that makes me love raising a family on the Central Coast.
For those of us up in Paso Robles, it's an easy drive down the 101 and a great excuse to make a whole evening of it. If you've been to the zoo with the kids on a normal weekend, imagine it after dark with jack-o'-lanterns and spooky fun. Big thanks to the Paso Robles Daily News for putting this on our radar.
Mark your calendars now, because these October weekends fill up fast around here. See you there, 805!
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