Crystal River, Florida: Big Gorilla: Sit in his Hand
A snarling 12-foot-tall gorilla extends a hand as a convenient seat.
GS Auto Towing and Wrecker Service
- Address:
- 2021 US-19, Crystal River, FL
- Directions:
- GS Auto Towing and Wrecker Service. On the west side of US-19/N. Suncoast Blvd, between 22nd and 19th Sts, just north of the Crystal River Mall. Set back from the road just a little.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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So big you can sit in his hand. He is worth the drive to see his smile! In 2022 he looks brand new.
[Rod Bon, 02/25/2022]
This unique attraction was definitely worth the stop!
[Yvette Pryor, 06/03/2021]
The property that the gorilla resides in is for sale, but is still accessible. He has been vandalized with paint but overall okay. He is directly off Highway 19.
[EC, 08/23/2020]
This was supposed to represent a Florida Skunk Ape. Behind it was a roadside attraction and store named Hornblowers. It sold taxidermied animals, snake skins, etc. It had a two-headed calf on display that was featured in the attraction's flyer.
[CaptnTom, 08/26/2017]
This giant gorilla stands along Hwy 19 asking passersby for food, money, or maybe just offering a lending hand as a seat. On the other hand, maybe he is just trying to cop a feel. I do know one thing for sure: he is heavy duty! After numerous posing positions, and his arm still being attached (thank goodness!), we gave him a kiss and were on our way.
Unfortunately, someone felt the need to paint the gorilla's toes -- one foot has yellow while the other is a deep red color. There's also some yellow paint on his body and face. But no worries, Gorilla: you're still perfect, with some killer teeth, and that's why we love you.
[Cheryl Ann Rondinelli, 04/23/2014]Page of 2 [Next 1 items]
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The gorilla was restored to like-new condition in 2021.