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Featuring 7 acres of Lifesize Animals, Cast Aluminum,Wind Spinners and a Playground. Everything is For Sale!
The Groovy Zoo
Welcome to The Groovy Zoo
Located in Mineral Bluff GA, Steve and Wanda Wile imagined and created a "happy place" for everyone, The Groovy Zoo. A wonderland of metal yard art, cast aluminum art, life-size animals, dinosaurs and more.
Our Hours
Monday - Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sundays 10am - 5pm
FREE ADMISSION
The Groovy Zoo sits right along the main highway, making it an easy, high-reward detour if you are traveling between Blue Ridge and McCaysville.
It is a MUST SEE for its unique combination of massive artistic scale, interactive freedom, and budget-friendly family fun set against a scenic North Georgia mountain backdrop
The Groovy Zoo located in Mineral Bluff, GA, is a fascinating and whimsical outdoor roadside attraction and retail shop featuring thousands of unique, vibrant handmade metal and cast aluminum sculptures.
Multiple acres filled with creative birdhouses, plant stands, wind spinners, flowers, furniture, pottery and even heavy-duty smokers and 3D printed art. Unlike traditional art galleries, you are actively encouraged to touch the art, pose next to the statues, and take fun selfies.
You will walk among towering, scale-accurate giraffes, massive elephants, and fierce dinosaurs made entirely from reclaimed metal. The yard features recognizable characters ranging from Minions living in their "Minion Motel" and sports mascots to whimsical space aliens and standard farm animals.
The gnomes and 8 feet mushrooms make you feel like you're in a wonderland! Visitors are welcome to walk through the displays and take photos with the art pieces.
The Groovy Zoo LOVES families and our furry friends. Children can wander through acres of open outdoor space filled with thousands of colorful, whimsical statues. Families are encouraged to get up close, touch the sculptures, and take playful photos next to life-sized animals, dinosaurs, and cartoon characters.
A playground with life sized interactive games like Connect Four and Jenga is perfect for the family. Several picnic tables are situated directly next to the playground, allowing parents to sit and rest while keeping an eye on their children. Kids can explore the playground area as well as a quirky converted school bus filled with various art displays.
A beautiful, calm creek flows right through the back of the property, providing a scenic North Georgia backdrop for the metallic art pieces. It is the ultimate spot to pick up an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind conversation piece for your own lawn, patio, or garden.
Check out our 5 star reviews
This is a unique and well-deserved stop! The extensive metal yard art collection is impressive, but the other details were what kept us there for the afternoon. The property is adjacent to a creek, there’s a beautiful playground, covered seating area, and multiple yard games! My children both picked out a new 3d printed toy from their huge collection! Super fun and eclectic place for an adventure!
Impressive stop. Definitely worth the time. From the very onset when Seth approached us at our car to explain the layout, I knew that it was going to be a fun stop. All the fun facts along the way made the stop even more interesting. The thing I loved the most was Herbie the Love Bug. I grew up watching him and it took me back to those years. This place might not be for everyone, but if you like unique yard art work, you are in the right place. It was also pretty cool to see the 3D art being made at the printers. Seth's energy and hospitality is a huge asset to this business. If you are in or even near Blue Ridge, it is definitely worth the stop.
What a fun and quirky stop! Zoo Groovy Metal Yard Art is packed with colorful, creative pieces that will make you smile the moment you pull in. From playful animal sculptures to unique garden decorations, there’s something to catch your eye everywhere you look. The craftsmanship is impressive, and the variety makes it easy to find something special for your yard or as a gift. Definitely worth the visit if you enjoy one-of-a-kind outdoor art!