Fort Collins, Colorado: Folk Art: Swetsville Zoo (Closed)
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Directions:
- At Timnath, I-25 Exit 265, south of Ft. Collins on Harmony Road east, right by side of highway.
- Hours:
- Closed Sep. 2022
- Status:
- Closed
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Folk Art: Swetsville Zoo
The animals in the "Swetsville Zoo" were built by Bill Swets from car parts, farm machinery, and scrap metal. The property closed in September 2020, over 400 sculptures offered for auction Dec. 2022.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...Swetsville Zoo:
A yard full of fanciful metal creatures built by Bill Swets, known in Timnath, Colorado, as Swetsville Zoo, will close within the next five years.
[03/24/2009] Complete Story...Visitor Tips and News About Folk Art: Swetsville Zoo
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The last time I went to find this, it was closed. I'm not certain if it was a temporary, post-Covid close, or a permanent one. If it is still there, it is a great stop.
[Peter Bachand, 11/23/2021]Folk Art: Swetsville Zoo
It is easy to miss. This was the coolest attraction I've seen so far. It's completely free. We packed a picnic and ate at the picnic table. The sculptures were amazing! The kids loved it.
[Brittney, 06/02/2020]Folk Art: Swetsville Zoo
You will miss it if you do not exit the highway. Such a wonderful place. We had a great time wandering around and taking pictures. The product of such a creative generation.
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The Zoo has been closed intermittently over the past several years because of its aging owner. As with all Roadside America attractions, we recommend calling before you visit.