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Otto the Otter

Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Otto the Otter in Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size40 ft long
Built1972
TypeGiant animals

Billed as the world's largest otter, Otto is about 40 feet long and lies in Adams Park beside Grotto Lake. High school students began him in 1972 for the city's centennial, and metal artist Steve Jaenisch finished the work.

Where is Otto the Otter?

Otto the Otter is in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Otto the Otter?

Otto the Otter is in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Otto the Otter?

40 ft long.

When was Otto the Otter built?

Otto the Otter dates from 1972.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Otto the Otter?

The closest on our map are World's Largest Booming Prairie Chicken in Rothsay (about 16 miles away as the crow flies), Pelican Pete in Pelican Rapids (about 20 miles away as the crow flies), Wahpper in Wahpeton (about 25 miles away as the crow flies).

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