Have you met my significant otter? No? Well let me introduce you! This is Otto the Otter, a giant otter statue who lives at Grotto Park in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Trust me: this roadside attraction is like no otter you will ever see!
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This big otter was constructed in 1972 by students at Fergus Falls High School, with the help of local metal artist Steve Jaenisch. Made from a frame of metal rods and covered in concrete and paint, the sculpture was built to commemorate the centennial founding of Fergus Falls. This roadside attraction now serves as a mascot for the town (which is only fitting, as the town is located in Otter Tail County on Otter Tail River). At 15-feet tall and 40-feet wide, this large concrete mammal is certainly the world’s largest otter.
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Want to see my otter half for yourself? He’s overlooks Grotto Lake in Grotto Park (also refereed to as Adams Park) in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
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The large otter statue is a fun big animal to take some selfies with, but might be a little too tall to ride. I didn’t even attempt to climb him, but as we were driving away we saw a couple of girls moving a nearby picnic table closer so they could climb on top!
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If your next road trip takes you on I-94 in Minnesota, be sure to stop and say hi to Otto the Otter, the Fergus Falls otter statue! The Minnesota roadside attraction takes just a quick 15-minute detour (and you can even stop at a large Canada goose on the way)! You otter stop!
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Otto the Otter: World’s Largest Otter FAQ
This world’s biggest otter is located off I-94 in Grotto Park on S. Burlington Ave. in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Otto can be the name of many things, many of which are not otters. But this Otto definitely is a giant otter!
The Giant River Otter is known to be the world’s largest species of otter (growing up to 6-feet long) and can be found in South America. Otto the Otter is possibly the world’s largest otter statue (at 15-feet tall and 40-feet wide) and is located in Fergus Falls MN.
Otto the Big Otter
Location: Grotto Park, S. Burlington Ave., Fergus Falls, MN
Hours: Always visible, park hours may vary
Cost: Free to See
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