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Albert The Bull

Audubon, Iowa

The World's Largest Bull. 

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Albert's just changed upgraded his hide and looks incredible. calicargal (Atlas Obscura User)
Albert is just lovely - worth a stop!! pspoirier (Atlas Obscura User)
Albert in his natural habitat. akriot57 (Atlas Obscura User)
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Albert, the World’s Largest Bull, has stood in Audubon, Iowa since 1964. At 30 feet tall and 33 feet long, he has a 15-foot span between his horns. He also has baby blue eyes and giant concrete gonads, often whimsically repainted by folks celebrating various events. The audio in the kiosk is informative. 

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Exit I-80 at exit 60, then go north on US Hwy 71 for approx. 16 miles. Albert will on the right side in Albert The Bull Park.

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