Alabama is filled with many unique places. In fact, many of these places are so unique that they’re quite quirky. One of the quirkiest places in Alabama is the Rock Zoo. The Rock Zoo is unlike any other zoo you’ve probably ever visited before. To learn all about this zoo, including what makes it such a quirky place to visit, take a look below.

Alabama's Rock Zoo is located in the tiny town of Fackler.
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Situated off Highway 32, it's one of the state's quirkiest roadside attractions.
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People have been known to drive many miles to visit this unique zoo. What makes it stand out among other Alabama zoos is the fact that its animals aren't real. Instead, they're uniquely-shaped rocks that have been painted to resemble animals.
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The Rock Zoo got its start in the 1970s. A large boulder ended up on Leonard Dawson's farm. For fun, he painted it to look just like a rooster.
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Since then, dozens of other animals have been added to the Rock Zoo, including bulls, bears, frogs, and even...
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...sea creatures.
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So, the next time you're passing through the town of Fackler and come across the Rock Zoo, consider stopping. There's no other roadside attraction quite like it, and you're going to love it!
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Have you ever been to Alabama’s Rock Zoo? If so, what did you think about it? Was it as quirky up close and in person as it is from the road? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Another unique place in Fackler, Alabama that attracts many people, especially cave enthusiasts, is Neversink Cave Preserve. It’s one of the world’s most photographed sinkholes. After viewing pictures of it, or experiencing it in person, it’s easy to understand why it attracts photographers from all around the world. It’s amazingly beautiful!

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Rock Zoo, 3215 Co Rd 32, Fackler, AL 35746, USA