The effect of potassium and calcium additives on the catalytic activity of the Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 system in the reaction of CO oxidation was studied. With the use of X-ray diffraction analysis, it was found that the Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 and Ce0.8Zr0.2O2-Ca,K samples contained a mixed oxide of cerium and zirconium; the presence of the independent phases of potassium and calcium compounds in the modified system was not detected. With the use of the low-temperature adsorption-desorption of nitrogen, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and temperature-programmed reduction, it was established that the Ce0.8Zr0.2O2-Ca,K system (in spite of the fact that its specific surface area was lower than that of Ce0.8Zr0.2O2) contained more active oxygen on the surface; peroxide and superoxide complexes formed upon the chemisorption of O-2 can act as active oxygen species. This can be the reason for a higher efficiency of the Ce0.8Zr0.2O2-Ca,K system in comparison with that of the unmodified oxide. The results obtained indicate that the ash impurities of Ca and K can increase the catalytic activity of the biomorphic mixed oxides Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 prepared with the use of sawdust as a template.