Chicks are free to see with regular admission

–The Charles Paddock Zoo’s annual springtime celebration has returned. Come see the little feathered chick friends and other furry critters from now until April 3. The chicks are free to visit with a standard zoo admission ticket.

Regular admission prices are $7 for ages 12 and over, $5 for children ages 3 to 11. Seniors 65 and over get in for $6, and children under the age of 2 are free.

Currently, the zoo is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but beginning April 1, the zoo will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The zoo is located at Atascadero Lake Park on Highway 41/Morro Road, one mile west of Highway 101.

For more information about the zoo, visit www.charlespaddockzoo.org or call (805) 461-5080.