The otter statue in Adams Park.

Big Otter

Field review by the editors.

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Fergus Falls is the seat of Otter Tail County, but that doesn't quite explain the town's enthusiastic alignment with a ground-hugging woodland creature. Posed as if sniffing for a 150-ft.-tall fur trapper, the Big Otter -- its name is Otto -- squats in Adams Park.

Otto was reportedly built by local high schoolers, is 40 feet long, and is made of concrete-covered metal that rings when you tap it. Not a giant on the scale of other Northern Plains animal statuary, but worth a stop.

Sniffing towards the lake.

A sign in front warns: "Stay off the otter. Not responsible for accidents."

Also see: Titans of the Northern Plains

Big Otter

Address:
Grotto Park Dr., Fergus Falls, MN [Show Map]
Directions:
South of US Hwy 49 in Adams Park.
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