Could it be?

After almost 35 years of whimsy, the beloved Swetsville Zoo property is officially for sale.

The 36-acre riverside tract just south of Timnath known best for its quirky menagerie of sculpted metal animals was listed six weeks ago for $10.5 million.

It is the first time the property has been listed for sale in more than 75 years, according to its listing agent, John Herrity.

The news comes after years of consistent change in the area — where once-undeveloped swaths of land have given way to a Walmart, Starbucks and Costco.

The Swets family has lived on the land for more than 75 years, according to an old Coloradoan article. Though the areas directly around it are in Timnath, the Swets property remains within Fort Collins' bounds.

In 1985, owner Bill Swets — a self-taught mechanic and welder — started creating fanciful sculptures out of spare vehicle parts as a way to unwind after his emergency runs with the local volunteer fire department.

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The resulting "zoo" — which is free and open to the public — has wowed generations of children and landed the Swetsville property on lists of the nation's roadside attractions.

In 2015, as developers circled the adjoining properties east of Interstate 25, Bill Swets held an auction for his collection of engines, vehicles and antique farm equipment that sprinkled the property.

"We're going to be selling all my toys," he told the Coloradoan at the time.

“Change is inevitable,” he added. “Like my dad said, we’ll probably be out of here in two or three years.”

The property's sculptures are technically not part of the offering, though the Swets' are open to ideas, Herrity said.

The listing boasts 1,600 feet of frontage on "one of the busiest roads in Northern Colorado," as well as 1,000 feet of frontage that runs across from the bustling Costco.

It also notes that the property is located in "one of the fastest growing parts of Colorado," where "commercial, housing and developments are booming."

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While it is listed under "lot/land," property records indicate that the property has a one-bedroom home that dates back to 1854 as well as several farm buildings.

Messages left on the Swetsville Zoo's answering machine this week were not returned. The machine's automated message noted that the zoo is still open every day during daylight hours and is free to visit, though donations are also accepted.

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