Swetsville Zoo is one truly unique place!

If you haven't checked out Swetsville Zoo in Fort Collins, you should take some time to view the wonders that can be done with old machinery, farm equipment, and metal scraps. With a really nice layout, you can see everything from animals, to a VW bug on bug legs, and a car that cries tears. The creativity has no bounds as you see piece after piece with awe for each unique sculpture. Since we can start anywhere, I thought I'd start by sharing my favorite piece. This is a merry-go-round butterfly mobile. The mobile actually moves.

From the whimsical to the metaphorical, Victoria is posing by a car character that is crying. Do you notice the handkerchief in his hands?

Another life-size character, this once upon a bus has a fun expression with tongue and all. Take a look at the classy earrings.

I think my second favorite piece, although it's hard to choose, is the Bug bug. I like how this one sits right on the river. Those of us who grew up with Herbie, the Love Bug movie, will have a special place in our heart for VW Bugs afar. This is such a fun picture with Lexi, Gabi, and Tor.

Bill Swets, the builder behind Swetsville Zoo, has been called eccentric. His place has over 150 sculptures. Through the Russian arch, you can see quite a scattering of pieces. This combination of sculptures speaks eccentricity.

I'm certain Bill must have had fine attention to detail. Look at the intricacy of parts in this spaceship model.

Lots of bugs reproduced at the Swetsville Zoo. Ants coming out of the ice chest, big bugs overshadowing the humans, and more.

And what would a river be without the "catch" of the day? Look at THAT fish!

We are a house of dachshunds, so I couldn't resist snapping a picture of this cutie!

Of course, a yard wouldn't be complete without flowers: natural or a vase full of flowers.

The great part about Swetsville Zoo is you can pop over with donations and take a wander through the zoo at any time.

Anyway, Welcome to Swetsville USA!