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Swetsville Zoo

4801 E Harmony Rd., exit 265 off I-25, Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-484-9509
Ranked #7 of 32 attractions in Fort Collins
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Farms, Zoos
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Greeley, CO
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

His creative powers exceed some of the sculptural greats. The road changes kind of messed with the zoo. I went with a retired farmer who was constantly amazed by what he did with farm machinery and tools. More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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This is easy to find, directly east on Harmony from the Harmony Exit off I25 in Ft Collins. The white building with yellow trim is hard to miss. But figuring out where to go once we got there proved to be more difficult. It has been a few years since I had been there, but when I arrived, there was... More

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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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I am sure there is nothing quite like it anywhere. A great safe place to take children for an outing full of discoveries. The machine parts metal sculptures are unusual, creative and amuzing. Surprisingly quiet atmosphere near I-25. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
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Great place because of the great owners. They created a giant Dino sculpture that was next to the highway and was a landmark for many. Recently a driver crashed into it and because it used rare parts it is impossible to replace. More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

This is what happens if you give an insomniac farmer a welder and some scrap metal. Not to be missed! You can get a preview of it in Wheelchair Sports Camp latest video; "Where We All Live." More

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Loveland, Colorado
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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We always take all our out-of-state guests to see this fun, imaginative and great place. Wonderful place to bring kids. The talented gentleman who created all these quirky works of art has an incredible mind and it shows in all of his creations. Essentially, it's an outdoor art show. There are all these whimsical creatures that have been constructed from... More

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Eaton, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

All ages will love this. The art and sculptures are one of a kind! More

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Fort Collins, CO
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

It is interesting to see all the things that have been welded together. it is right off the hioghway and is free. Worth the time to see if you have kidsd tht like to run and see this type of things! More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

A great place to wonder around. Out of town guests like it, too. More

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Bellvue, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

What an imagination these folks have and good welders too. More

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