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Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour, including Safaris, Horseback, Zipline, Sunset, and more!

Looking for something interesting to do this Spring and Summer? Explore  The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, with nearly 10,000 acres of open range habitat for rare and endangered species.

Go on a Wilds Tour via open air safari, horseback, and more! They have plenty of adventures and even some free activities to enjoy.

credit: Grahm S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Pre-COVID photo

The Wilds is home to more than 30 rare and endangered species from around the globe. The animals are provided wide, open pastures to roam, coexist and amaze guests. 

Take a tour through open range animal areas to see giraffe, rhinos, camel, bison, zebras, cheetahs, and many other animals roaming around, while you learn about conservation efforts of the Wilds. There is a Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center, as well as a Wilds Gift Market, Overlook Cafe, Butterfly Habitat, and Birding Station.

Visits to the Butterfly Habitat and the Birding Station at Jeffrey Point are free, though $6 parking fee still applies to non-members for the Butterfly Habitat.

Daily Tours at The Wilds

Reservations are required for tours! Visitors can choose to ride in a pick-up truck to feed giraffes or meet a rhino on a Wildside Tour or feel the breeze on an Open-Air Safari tour while snapping breathtaking photos. Tours start on May 1, 2023 , and book up quickly, so schedule yours now!

Daily Open-Air Safari

There are several different tours available , with the most popular option being the  Open-Air Safari . Ride through the open-range animal areas, where you’ll see rhinos, giraffes and many other rare and endangered animals roaming in large, natural settings.

This tour includes stops at Lake Trail and the Carnivore Center. Open-Air Safari tours are approximately 2+ hours long. 

Prices and Discounts for Open-Air Safari

• $40 per person (all ages). Only $20 for Columbus Zoo members
• Wilds Members: Free
• Military discounts available; must call to schedule.

credit: Grahm S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Wildside Tour

Interact with Animal Management specialists to see the Wilds at work on this exclusive tour. Each experience will vary day-to-day, depending on what program work is taking place at the time of the Wildside Tour.

Small tour groups can see The Wilds from the back of one of the specially modified four-wheel drive trucks with the ability to go off the regular tour roads to get closer to the action.

Tours are approximately 2+ hours long and include plenty of time in pasture to see rare and endangered species in their open-range habitat, and learn directly about programs from your Animal Management guide. 

Prices : Non Members: starting at $149.00 per person  Wilds Members: $117.00 per person 

Wildside Tour photo: Amanda Carberry

Specialty Tours at The Wilds

Adventure-seeking guests can also opt to soar over animal pastures on a Zipline Safari tour, enjoy a relaxing Fishing Safari tour on one of nearly 100 lakes at The Wilds, or saddle up on a Horseback Safari tour through the quiet prairies. 

These specialty tours allow you to pick a more customized or special tour. These make for great gifts, special dates, and bucket list experiences. Specialty tours are available at select dates/times of the week. Plan ahead, as reservations are limited!

Sunset Tours

Want to impress someone? Head to The Wilds for one of these Sunset Tours, available June – September. Twilight is the time when many of the animals are most active.

The  Sunset Safari Tour  is a magical tour with picturesque views. The tour includes an Open-Air Safari tour for viewing the animals when the pastures are bathing in the late evening sun, plus  dinner on the deck of the Overlook Café. 

Non Member: $99.00 per person (all ages)  Wilds Members: $79.00 per person (all ages) 

For guests looking to get closer to the action, the  Sunset Wildside tour  is a great option. This awe-inspiring tour takes guests off the beaten path and out into the pastures, and also includes a lovely dinner.

Non Member: $179/person  Wilds Member: $149/person

The  Sunset Horseback Safari  begins with dinner followed by approximately two hours of riding through grasslands and hillsides, as well as our butterfly habitat.  $45-$99, depending on tour

For thrill-seeking guests, booking a Sunset Zipline Safari tour  is the way to go. Guests will gear up when the sun goes down on this breathtaking view of The Wilds above the animal pastures. 

Multiple zipline tours available $69-$99.

Horseback Safari, Zipline Tours, and even a Fishing Safari

Private tours are available, as well specialty tours such as Horseback Safari, Birdwatching, Zipline Tours, and even a Fishing Safari , with these tours starting at $30.

Wilds Adventures

There are plenty of adventures to enjoy at The Wilds. You and your family can explore habitats including forests, wetlands, streams or lakes that most visitors to The Wilds never get to see.

Get outside and explore nature this summer with an experience guided by our Conservation Education team as you discover some of the most beautiful areas at The Wilds.

Options include: Daytime Hike, Stream Exploration, Lake Canoeing, and Evening Hike

WildNights at the Outpost

Guests who opt for a WildNights at the Outpost experience will spend the night in the middle of The Wilds’ pastures with rhinos and other rare and incredible species nearby.

From lounging around the fire pit, relaxing on covered decks and exploring vast, breathtaking views, this once-in-a-lifetime experience includes a pre-packaged cooler complete with camping groceries.  

Nomad Ridge at The Wilds photo: Grahm S. Jones

More at The Wilds

There so much more to do here, including camps, overnight stays (yurts, cabins, lodge), and more!

Membership at The Wilds

Want to go more than once AND support this conservation effort? Get a membership for The Wilds !

Membership includes free Open-Air Safari tours from May through October, discounts on premium safari experiences, free parking, member benefits for Nomad Ridge, The Lodge, and The Wilds’ Cabins at Straker Lake, a subscription to The Wilds’ digital member magazine, discounts at The Wilds’ Gift Market and Overlook Café and more.

Members of The Wilds also receive a 50% discount on regular-priced Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tickets.  

Are you a member of an AZA organziation, including the Columbus Zoo?  You’ll receive a 50% discount on an Open Air Safari Tour offered to members of reciprocal AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) institutions with valid and current membership card. AZA membership discounts not offered on specialty tours or programs (for example, camps, Winter on the Wilds). For additional information or to check on availability, you may also contact [email protected] .

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July 9, 2023 at 9:18 pm

Hi! You can find all of the information under Lodging on The Wilds website – https://thewilds.checkfront.com/reserve/?category_id=15&options=hidedates

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July 9, 2023 at 2:59 pm

I would like to get information on The Wild where you stay out for the night or more. Can you or do you sleep in tents an have food supplied? thank you

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Enjoy The Wilds from an aerial perspective! This 2.5-hour zipline tour consists of 10 ziplines and a rappel built on a series of observation platforms overlooking The Wilds. This tour is designed to excite anyone with a love for wildlife and a bit of adventure.

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With an experience right for everyone, a tour of The Wilds will leave you feeling exhilarated.  Choose one, or schedule a few! The Wilds is located in beautiful rural southeast Ohio. 

Animal Safaris  |   Adventure Tours  |   Group Tours  |   Winter Safaris

FEature Tour: Adventure Hike tour

This 2-mile hike is led by an experienced guide and gives you a new perspective on the beauty of our pastures and wooded areas.

This adventure is only available through September 29 and is a great addition to other smile-inducing tours and safaris at The Wilds!

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Choose your adventure! All tours must be booked in advance . See each tour option for details. 

Open-Air Safari: Get up close and personal with wildlife in a customized tour bus built for adventure. Sunrise, Daytime, and Sunset options available.

Book Your Open-Air Safari

Wildside Safari: Go off-road and get even closer to wildlife in a customized truck, perfect for smaller groups who want that extra bit of adrenaline. Sunrise, Daytime, and Sunset options available.

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Birding Safari: Let the team at The Wilds introduce to the world of birding at one of Ohio's most fascinating locations, or build on your already-excellent birding skills.

Book Your Birding Safari

Behind-the-Scenes Safari: Get a unique look at The Wilds alongside the Animal Care team and learn about their daily routines, animal care, and more in this customized adventure!

Book Your Behind the Scenes Safari

Adventure Tours

Top your trip to The Wilds off with thrills and ear-to-ear smiles! All tours must be booked in advance . See each tour option for details. 

Ziplining Tours: Views for days, and thrills for all! Race over animal pastures while smiling ear-to-ear.

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Fishing Tour: Cast your line in one of many stocked lakes at The Wilds. Perfect for small groups of anglers!

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Horseback Riding Tour: Take in endless vistas of The Wilds' pastures on horseback. All experience levels welcome!

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Adventure Hiking Tour: This 2-mile hike is led by an experienced guide and gives you a new perspective on the beauty of The Wilds.

GROUP TOURS

Group tours guarantee to excite by providing encounters with rare and endangered species living in natural, open-range habitats spanning over 10,000 acres. Safari guides will educate groups about animals, ecology, and the crucial conservation work happening at The Wilds.

Group Tours are available May 1 through October 31, and you can book your tour now!

ANIMAL ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP

Learn why enrichment is an important part of our animal care plan, and help make goodies for the animals in our care.

YOUTH EDUCATION SAFARI

Customized for kids (and chaperones), this two-hour tour makes stops in several wild places, including our carnivore center. 

GROUP SUNSET SAFARI

See The Wilds while the sun sets over the beautiful horizon! This 2-hour tour is a must for any group. 

PRIVATE SAFARI

A customized 2-hour tour for groups seeking adventure.

Winter Tours

The Wilds is open in the winter , and these custom tours are offered November 1 through April 30, but can be booked at any time! 

Winter Wildside Tour : See rhinos AND giraffes, and maybe feed them, too! You won't want to miss this experience in a unique winter setting.

Rhino Barn Tour : "Wow!": The word we most hear when guests enter our state-of-the-art rhino barns, nestled into beautiful pastures.

Birding Tours : These tours let the most adventurist of birders discover the critical bird habitats at The Wilds.

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Enjoy the Wilds from an aerial perspective! Led by two professionally trained guides, this 2 ½ hour zipline safari tour consists of 10 ziplines and a rappel built on a series of observation platforms overlooking various rare and endangered animal species that enjoy the rolling hills and open range at the Wilds.

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Wild Zipline Safari – Zip Line in Cumberland, Ohio

Wild Zipline Safari offers zip line tours in Cumberland, OH. On the main tour, participants will ride on 10 zip lines and complete one rappel. At Wild Zipline Safari guests fly over endangered animal species on this “Safari” in the sky. Each tour is guided by 2 professional staff members. The main tour requires 2.5 hours to complete.

In addition to the main tour, a Sunset Tour and a shorter Overlook Zip Tour are available. The Sunset Tour starts late in the day providing for sunset views and is an excellent time to see the animals feeding before nightfall. This 2.5 hour tour includes 10 zip lines and 1 rappel. The Overlook Tour is a shorter 1.5 hour guided tour that features 5 zip lines.

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• 10 Zip Lines & 1 Rappel
• Zip Over Endangered Animal Species
• Professional Guides
• Group Rates Available

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Wild Zipline Safari 14000 International Road, Cumberland, OH 43732

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Enjoy the Wilds from an aerial perspective! Led by two professionally trained guides, this 2 ½ hour zipline safari tour consists of 10 ziplines built on a series of observation platforms overlooking various animal species that are home to the Wilds.

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After a beautiful drive through rural Ohio, being guided through 10 wonderfully designed zip lines through the trees, over lakes and frolicking wildlife by Jake and Emily was a truly exceptional experience. The knowledgeable staff from the shuttle drivers down to the cafe help and anyone in between saw to it that our experience was as fun, memorable and truly pleasant from every angle.

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The Wild’s Zipline Safari

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Described as a “flightseeing” expedition that will have you soaring past animals grazing and basking in the sun, landing in a wildflower garden oasis, Wild Zipline Safari will not disappoint adventurers of all ages. Located 70 miles east of Columbus in Cumberland, Ohio, Wild Zipline Safari is situated within the 10,000 acres of land known as “The Wilds,” a private, non-profit wildlife conservation center. The Wild Zipline Safari is a professionally-guided tour over 10 ziplines built on a series of observation platforms. The highest ziplines reach 70 feet in the air and you travel a distance of 3,000 feet over the course. The day we visited, our guides were Mac Masterson and Allyson Schwartz, both of them courteous, personable and knowledgeable in all aspects of ziplining and information about the resident animals.

 After gearing up with a seat harness, chest harness, trolley system, lanyards with safety clips, gloves and a helmet, fitted individually to each person, we proceeded to the practice area. At that point we received instructions about how to take off and land, how to slow down, and what to do if you stopped short and had to pull yourself in to the tower. Each member of the group completed a short zip and passed their practice session, and then we moved on to the first tower. There were four people in our group, although groups can be as large as nine people, and there are always two guides on every tour.

After climbing the steps to the first platform, all guests were immediately tethered so no one was in danger of falling. Lead guide Masterson gave a bit of an overview of this zipline and then zipped off to the receiving end on the next tower. The first zipline, located high on the top of a hill, is fairly short so guests have an opportunity to get familiar with the equipment and what to do. Schwartz then hooked each individual to the zipline where we took off and landed one by one, eventually meeting up again on the next tower. With only one guest on the zipline at a time, guides are in constant contact with each other by walkie-talkies confirming when each person takes off and confirming when they land safely on the other side. On arrival at the next tower, each person is again tethered to the platform for safety. After assisting everyone, Schwartz zipped over to join the group.

Our next few zips took us through the wooded area, until we flew out of the trees and were amazed to see the beautiful view of animal watering holes, lakes and pastures below. We continued on our tour, some lines over water and some over land dotted with rare and endangered animal species roaming the open hills. The longest zip is 760 feet over the water and was the favorite of most of our group. Continuing with his narrative of each zip, Masterson relayed that one zip with a lower elevation allows individuals to get close to the deer below; so close, in fact, that sometimes the deer are encouraged to move away from the zipline due to the size of their antlers.

At the end of the ninth zipline, the landing area is on the lower portion of the platform. Guests are then required to climb the “50 steps of fun” to get to the takeoff platform for the final zipline. Near the final tower, observers can climb the steps to a platform which is the best place to take photos. Passing over a lake that is home to numerous species of fish and lots of turtles sunning themselves, we landed on the final platform. There are no steps to exit the final tower and each person is given one last adventure of rappelling themselves over the edge 30 feet to the earth below.

Although we hoped to see the giraffes at some point on our tour, we were told they rarely leave their heated barn until the temperature remains at least 70 degrees. We did, however, enjoy seeing the camels, takin and ostriches roaming their areas freely, although separated by fences. Preparing to zip one of the lines, I saw a number of Sichuan Takin in the pasture below, noting that their faces are similar to bears. Masterson told us they are native to Western China, which is the same area inhabited by the well-known giant panda.

   The minimum age for the zipline tour is 10 years and children ages 10 and 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are recommended. For more information about Wild Zipline Safari or to schedule a zipline tour, see their website zipthewilds.com.

If ziplining is not on your bucket list, there are several open and enclosed vehicle tours of The Wilds which enable visitors to see these endangered animals up close. One tour even allows you to feed the giraffes. For more information about those tours, visit their website thewilds.org .

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Admission to The Wilds in Cumberland: Varies depending on the guest selection of tour. Open Air Safari $35/person (Free to Wild members and member of the military), Wildside Tour $140/person (Wild members $110), and Specialty tours, group tours, and zip line safari tours are available.

• Open: May thru September open daily from 10am – 4pm (last tour leaves at 4pm). October open weekends only. November thru April by reservation only. Closed major holidays.
• Location: ( Map It ) 14000 International Road in Cumberland, Ohio
• Phone: 740-638-5030
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The Wilds spans nearly 10,000 acres and is one of the world’s largest and most innovative conservation centers.  It is home to rare and endangered animals from around the globe along with hundreds of indigenous species –rhinos, giraffes, and antelope just to name a few; the mission of The Wilds is to lead and inspire by connecting people and wildlife.  It is a living laboratory where every aspect of the natural world presents unique venues for personal experience.  The signature experience is exploring The Wilds on an Open-Air Safari Tour to see and learn about these amazing species living in the open-range habitat.  These tours run on a shuttle system through the open pasture areas, and this tour offers outstanding opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.  For more information about additional things to see and do in Zanesville-Muskingum County call 800-743-2303 or www.visitzanesville.com .

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Zipline Safari at the Wilds offers a thrill that's over the top

• Updated: Jul. 24, 2011, 12:00 p.m.
• | Published: Jul. 24, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
• Chris Ball, The Plain Dealer

Getting there: It's about a three-hour drive to the Wilds from Cleveland, via I-77 south and I-70 west. Exit I-70 at Ohio 83 south (exit 169). Take Ohio 83 to Ohio 340 west to International Road, which will take you to the park entrance.

Wild Zipline Safari: $84 per person. Weight must be between 70 and 250 pounds. Closed-toe shoes required. Kids ages 10 to 15 are half-price Tuesday-Thursday. Weekday discounts for groups of eight or more. Zipthewilds.com or 740-638-5030, ext. 2947.

Tours of the Wilds: Daily safari tours June through August. Weekends in May, September and October. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Last tour departs at 4 p.m. Prices range from $20 to $30; cheaper for children. Parking is $5.

Memberships: Individual is $50, family is $100. Cleveland and Akron zoo members receive a 50 percent discount on the basic safari tour.

More details: thewilds.org or 740-638-5030.

Cumberland, Ohio -- The newest arrival at the Wilds, the largest wildlife conservation center in North America, soars above the treetops at speeds nearing 50 mph.

The Wild Zipline Safari, which opened last month, injects some extreme sports excitement into the home of 30 rare and endangered species, an hour east of Columbus.

The course consists of a series of 10 ziplines, made of half-inch-thick cable. Guests step into a safety harness attached to hooks and a pulley, step off of elevated platforms and zoom through dense woods and over small lakes. The longest leg is 780 feet, and the entire tour takes about 21/2 hours.

While the aerial perspective is exciting, it feels somewhat at odds with the environmental focus of the nonprofit animal park. Opened to the public in 1994 on 9,154 acres of reclaimed coal strip-mining land donated by American Electric Power, the Wilds takes justifiable pride in its skillful care and breeding of 400 exotic animals.

But this conservation work costs a lot, requiring management to devise creative new revenue streams beyond its wonderful guided tours. Unlike urban zoos, they have no major population centers close by and must work harder to attract visitors.

So in 2002, the Wilds began an affiliation with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, led by nationally known zoologist Jack Hanna. In 2003, a luxury cabin sleeping 12 debuted, called the Lodge. In 2007, the Mid-sized Carnivore Conservation Center brought into the mix cheetahs and fierce African wild dogs, whose penetrating stares will chill you.

In 2009, 10 upscale two-person yurts in a stand of woods, dubbed Nomad Ridge, opened for enchanting overnight stays, staffed by a concierge who doubles as an interpretive guide. A white-tablecloth restaurant a short stroll away serves private dinners and breakfast.

New attractions for 2011 include a horseback safari, a gentle ride that stays outside of the fenced, open-range areas holding rhinoceroses, giraffes and antelopes. Also new are more affordable lakeside cabins sleeping six, and a shorter, up-close Animal Encounter guided tour for younger visitors.

Still, the splashiest new feature is the zipline. To run it, the Wilds chose an outside company, Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, which debuted its first zipline tour in 2008 in nearby Rockbridge.

"Even though it's thrilling, it's not a thrill ride," says Canopy Tours co-owner Julieann Eckel, downplaying its wild side. Safety is the company's first priority, and their guides' expert approach is reassuring. Unless you have an inordinate fear of heights, your apprehension level probably will feel something like stepping onto Cedar Point's Millennium Force roller coaster. Once you begin, it gets much easier.

Enthusiastic guides Robby McBurney and Cody Alfred kept up a steady stream of witty patter as they led our group of six rookie zipliners. "I can't believe I'm working here," said Alfred, who received his zipline training the week before my ride in late June. "It sure beats construction."

During our quick introductory session, we learned that the hardest part is finishing each leg. If you come in too slowly, you'll stall short of the platform and have to pull yourself in, hand over hand on the cable. This happens often with lighter riders, especially when going into a headwind.

If you come in too quickly, you could crash into the post -- though the guide is instructed to get between you and any obstacle. Still, better to watch for a guide's signal to apply the brakes, easily accomplished by pressing a leather glove onto the cable. Midway through our tour, Alfred, hot-dogging it a bit, underestimated his own speed and smacked his knee into the post, opening a small cut.

The guides do all of the hooking and unhooking of our apparatus to the cables. Once, I forgot and started to do it myself, but McBurney politely stopped me. When they weren't worrying about our safety, they were throwing out occasional fun facts about the Wilds, mindful of our unique setting.

The tour brochure promises the experience will have us "soaring over herds of animals grazing in the plains, flying over rare animals basking in the sun, and seeing eye to eye with the resident giraffes." Actually, the only animals we got a close look at were Sichuan takins, an unusual cross between a goat and antelope from China. And this view came not from the zipline but one of the platforms.

After the tour, Mike Oler, a teacher from suburban Columbus, expressed mixed feelings. "I loved the experience, but when I signed us up for the zipline, I had the impression from the website that we would see more of the wildlife," he said. "I think they put it away from where most [animals] are on purpose. People who are going to see the wildlife should sign up for at least one of the other tours."

The animals probably will grow accustomed to the zipline in time, said another guest, David Valentine, also a teacher from the Columbus area. "It seems to me that the zipline towers and tourists overhead are less invasive than a vehicle driving on a roadway cut through the animals' territory," he said.

The zipline pulleys emit a whining, metallic sound, noticeable but not loud. Riders are noisier when they let out blood-curdling screams of delight or mock terror. But they are no louder than the guttural grunts of the Pere David deer from China, ranging nearby.

Some park workers I spoke with seemed reluctant to wholeheartedly endorse the zipline's arrival, but they were understanding of the need to bring in more dollars. It's a trade-off.

The Wilds, with its stunning collection of exotic animals and caring, capable staff, remains one of Ohio's best-kept secrets, a distinction it is doing its best to shake.

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There are several different types of Ohio zip line adventures. Choose from longer excursions that last 2-3 hours with professional guides or take a shorter route with a Mini Zip. There are even some courses with a continuous belay system for a self-paced ziplining excursion.

We’ve rounded up some of the best adventures around so if you’re wondering “where is the closest zip lining near me?”, we’ve got you covered with this list!

Here’s our round up of the best indoor and outdoor zip lines in Ohio. Adventure awaits!

Outdoor Zip Lining in Ohio

Hocking Hills Canopy Tours

Choose your own adventure! Hocking Hills has always been one of Ohio’s top outdoor destinations, and these Hocking Hills zip line courses take outdoor adventure to a whole new level. There are lots of zipline tours to choose from depending on the level of adrenaline you’re seeking.

The Original Canopy Tour is the first of its kind in the Midwest. You’ll get to see a cave, rock cliffs, the Hocking River, and forest flora and fauna from an entirely new perspective. This treetop tour lasts 2.5-3 hours and is for thrill-seekers ages 10 and up.

For a more extreme adventure, you’ll want the “X-Tour”. A professional guide leads you on this 2.5-3 hour hybrid course that features 11 ziplines and a combination of trees and towers (with stairs).

Have the need for speed? Fly like a superhero from an 85 foot tour on the SuperZip course. You’ll get to race through the forest side by side with another zipper on a parallel zipline.

Kids can take in the natural beauty of Hocking Hills on the Dragonfly tour adventure for kids. Enjoy 8 kid-friendly ziplines, 3 bridges, and a sky tunnel.

That’s not all that Hocking Hills canopy Tours has to offer. Other zipline tours include Moonshine Night Tours, Discovery Tours, and Zip & Climb/Rappel Packages. If ziplines aren’t your thing, you can also adventure on the Off-Road Segway Adventures and the Rockbridge Encounter.

Located at 10714 Jackson Street, Rockbridge, Ohio 43149 Website

Valley Zipline Tours

Over 5,000 feet of zipline awaits you at Valley Zipline Tours in Lancaster, Ohio. See the northern edge of Hocking Hills from new heights on 9 different ziplines in a course lasting ~1.5 hours.

The first 5 ziplines take you through the tree canopy reaching speeds up to 25 MPH while you soar about 15-40 feet in the air. The next zipline kicks things up a notch reaching up to 40 MPH at 120 feet above ground. You can then zip alongside a fellow adventurer in two parallel 700 foot ziplines that will pair you up for a race. The grand finale is the signature line: 1400 feet long and reaching speeds up to 50 MPH!

Kids ages 5-7 are invited to experience the Mini Zip. Along with an adult, they’ll get to zip through the first 4 ziplines of the course. This tour lasts ~45 minutes.

Visit them at 3465 Duffy Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Website

Lake Erie Canopy Tours

These zip lines are the largest aerial attraction east of Cleveland, located at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake. The guided Ohio zip line Canopy Tour lasts 2.5 hours and provides stunning views of Lake Erie and Geneva State Park. Reach up to 30 MPH as you zip through the lakefront forest. Challenge your partner to a race in the side-by-side double ziplines to see who can pick up the most speed!

Adventurers 4-10 years old can burn off some energy at the Kids Adventure Course. Kids stay hooked in to the continuous belay system while they navigate short ziplines, climbing, and guided activities.

The Adventure Course is a self-guided course where you can navigate rope obstacles, bridges, a balance beam, a mini trapeze, and more. It’s not necessarily a zipline course but still offers plenty of adventure for those who enjoy ropes courses.

New for 2023 is their Night Half Zipline. This tour is perfect for riders seeking the ultimate zipline adventure, and will be available on Saturday nights at 8:30 and 9:30pm.

Find them at 4888 North Boradway (SR 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio 44041 Website

The Wilds Zipline Safari

Get to know endangered species from an entirely new perspective!

Go zip lining in Ohio with their Zipline Safari Tour. Professional guides will lead you through 10 ziplines spanning over 2.5 hours. Observation decks throughout the excursion give you birds-eye views of the rare and endangered species in their habitats at The Wilds.

The Zipline Overlook Tour is perfect if you’re on a time crunch, or simply want a shorter tour. Professional guides will lead you through 5 zipline adventures in a tour lasting 1.5 hours.

Or perhaps you’d enjoy a Zipline Sunset Tour or Howl at the Moon Zipline Tour?

You won’t find a wildlife experience like these anywhere else in the region! What are you waiting for?

Located at 14000 International Road, Cumberland, Ohio 43732 Website

Go Ape! Treetop Adventures

Tucked away in the Mill Stream Run Reservation, this zipline course highlights the natural beauty of the Ohio woodlands. The Treetop Adventure takes you on a 2-3 hour adventure with ziplines, rope ladders, Tarzan swings, and tree-to-tree crossings. Over 40 unique obstacles are waiting to be conquered!

There are plenty of other outdoor activities waiting for you on the ground. Try your hand at axe throwing, hiking, horseback riding, and archery.

Find them at 16200 Valley Parkway, Strongsville, Ohio 44136 Website

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures

Soar through the air hands-free at this Columbus, Ohio adventure spot!

Perfect for your zip lining in Ohio adventure = the popular Canopy Tour. Two tour guides will lead you through a 2 hour course including 5 zip lines and 4 sky bridges. Your guides take care of the safety equipment and the braking system so you can enjoy the ride along the ziplines.

Night Flight Tours will have you zipping through the treetops at night. This guided tour takes you along the course of the Canopy Tour and allow you to enjoy the forest at night.

Visit them at 7925 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235 Website

Common Ground Zipline Canopy Tour

Experience over 2,500 feet of flight through the Vermilion River Valley. Take in the views while exploring 7 ziplines, 2 spiral staircases, 1 floating staircase, and a rappel down at the end. The highest point reaches 75 feet above the Vermilion River, which is a view unlike any of the other ziplines we’ve seen so far!

Find them at 12420 Baird Road, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 Website

Ohio Valley Tactical Zipline

Since 1993, Ohio Valley Tactical has provided training to civilians, military, law enforcement, SWAT, and other tactical groups – so you know their zip line course is the real deal!

Take a ride on 7 Ohio ziplines with picturesque views of the Ohio River. Over 3,000 feet of cable means there’s plenty of outdoor adventure waiting for you – without the crowds and lines!

Located at 52315 TH 2215, Clarington, Ohio 43915 Website

Toledo Zoo Aerial Adventure Course

A zipline above a zoo… can it get any cooler than that? Zip over 760 feet across the giraffe, watusi cattle, wildebeest, and more zoo exhibits.

If you’re an adrenaline junkie, take a (controlled descent) jump off a 30 foot tower, or the 80 foot Flight Line plunge. The aerial course also includes a 250 foot long Sky Bridge course where you can walk and climb across a series of bridges above the Africa! Exhibit.

You can try all the activities, pick just one, or a combination of courses. The choice is yours!

Find it at 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Ohio 43609 Website

Ozone Zipline Adventures

YMCA Camp Kern has been hard at work, revamping their zipline course. Fly though the air along the ziplines over the Little Miami River valley that range from 600′ to 1300′ long. Enjoy our six longest and best zip lines looking over the Little Miami River! Tour Time: From 1.5 to 4 hours depending on tour size and conditions.

All ziplines start and end upon a platform in the trees. The platforms range from 20′ to 50′ in height. The lines themselves run 105′ to 200′ in height due to the lay of hte land. A little bit of hiking is required on the tour.

Tours leave at multiple times during the day so you’ll have options to choose from. Reservations are required and must be made 24 hours in advance. They do NOT accept walk-in’s.

Ozone Zipline Adventures is located at 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, Ohio 45054 Website

Indoor Zip Lining in Ohio

Urban air adventure park.

Urban Air is an indoor trampoline and adventure park with multiple Ohio locations. Soar to new heights with their indoor zip line-like experience – Sky Rider.

Ohio locations include: Cincinnati (Fairfield Twp. and Oakley), Reynoldsburg, Dublin, Akron, Toledo, and Westlake. Find an Urban Air near you when you look for the location at the top of their site (linked above).

Soar across this massive Columbus or Cleveland adventure zone with their indoor zipline. These indoor adventure parks have lots of high flying fun with rope courses, climbing walls, ninja and obstacle courses, and much more.

This Pigeon Forge park will be home to longest zip line in the country. When Mega Zip will open in the Smoky Mountains

Feeling a little adventurous? Gliding down the longest zip line in the country from atop the Great Smoky Mountains just might be the thrill you need.

WildSide, a new adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will soon be home to a zip line that’s over a mile long, making it the longest in the United States. The Mega Zip “promises to deliver an unparalleled experience” for experienced zip liners and beginners, according to WildSide.

“Our goal with this new attraction was to push the boundaries of adventure and provide our guests with a unique and unforgettable experience you won’t find anywhere else in the United States,” WildSide founding partner Bryce Bentz said in a news release.

“We’re excited to bring the longest continuous zip line in America, where guests can enjoy the thrill of flying while taking in some of the most stunning views in the Great Smoky Mountains,” Bentz continued.

How long is the Mega Zip at WildSide in Pigeon Forge?

The Mega Zip will be 5,771 feet in length. Riders will begin at an elevation of 2,472 feet in the Smoky Mountains and descend more than 1,000 feet across the massive zip line, ending at an elevation of 1,377 feet.

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Currently, at 5,523 feet, the Catamonster Zip at Catamount Mountain Resort in Hillsdale, New York is the longest zip line in the country.

When does the Mega Zip at WildSide open?

The Mega Zip is set to open in spring 2025, according to WildSide.

What is WildSide adventure park?

WildSide is an off-road and mountain bike adventure park . It opened in July. The park spans nearly 900 acres of untouched mountain land, and trails have up to 1,500 feet of elevation change.

Thrill-seekers can twist, turn, climb and drop across seven miles of mountain bike trails and eight miles of utility task vehicle (UTV) trails. There are trails for all levels of experience.

UTV adventures give guests the opportunity to go on guided tours through forested paths and rocky terrain. There are three tour UTV sizes, ranging from two to six riders per vehicle.

The park is the brainchild of the creators behind Anakeesta, a nature immersive adventure park in Gatlinburg.

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Tours availability at 9 am and 1:00pm daily eta - memorial day weekend 2024 (weather dependent).

Zip McCall Adventures is McCall and Long Valley's newest adventure location! 600 acres of managed state forest full of zip lines, suspension bridge, a 100 foot high tree house, public hiking & mountain biking trails, fantastic views, and more outdoor adventure pleasures. Bring your boots and a lunch, ready to spend your day with us!

Just minutes from McCall Idaho, pristine views of Jughandle, Twin Sisters, and Boulder Mountains await you.

See Brundage and the Seven Devils Mountains as well. Close but yet feeling far away. Come view the wildlife and bring those cameras for all you photography buffs. While our location is off the grid, we do provide some modern day comforts for your enjoyment; solar power for our office, basic drinks and prepackage snacks, zip line merchandise, picnic tables, limited camping, reserved parking, maps along with other area literature, and restroom. Brought to you by EBL Zip Lines, original installers, course owners and operators of zip line tours in the Great State of Idaho, since 2006.

"Never in a million years did i think we would do a tour like this. The views....the hikes and more important the zip lines. You guys have outdone yourselves....Nick and BK rocked the day and made the whole experience one we will not forget. This is by far the best zip tour around soup to nuts. Well done guys." ~ Jason S.

"The four of us had a kick butt time. It was a 48 month memorial adventure in honor of my hub. Every year I do something way out of my comfort zone. Your guides were great. They made it fun. Thanks. " ~ Ruth B.

"We zipped the other course at the ski resort and Zip McCall blows that course away! The zips are longer and the staff were so friendly. We felt safe and like we had been friends for years. Great job! " ~ Mike A.

Come join us for a fun, family friendly day of adventure!

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Zip McCall Adventures is currently accepting applications for Zip Guides and Office positions for the 2024 season. To join our team, we are seeking friendly, outgoing, customer service oriented, reliable, athletic, outdoors, and adventure oriented people.

Please forward a current resume with current employment and other applicable work experience. You may apply to [email protected]

Zip McCall will be open approximately June 4 through September 7. Reservations are STRONGLY suggested. Tours go out at 10AM and 2:30PM with additional tour times added based upon demand.

Zip McCall is part of the larger EBL Zip Lines network, located across the United States, former owner of the original Horseshoe Bend course, former builder, trainer, and operator of a Donnelly ski resort for 12 years, and current owner / operator of Zip Boise. Zip McCall draws on all of our Idaho experience for the best, longest, fastest, highest zip lines around! Training will be provided to successful applicants to current industry ANSI/PRCA American National SAFETY Standards

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Start at 6,700’ above sea level and zip down 3,500’ of cable to the valley floor. Take in stunning views of the surrounding peaks, valleys, and Lake Cascade all while experiencing Tamarack’s rugged mountain terrain on a zipline tour full of adrenaline and adventure!

• 4 tours daily: 9am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm
• No prior zipline experience required
• Limited to 8 people per each ziplining tour
• Each tour includes 8 ziplines and 2 suspension bridges
• All tours meet at the Guided Adventures desk in the Village, 30 minutes prior to start time
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• For safety, closed-toe shoes required
• Helmet, top of the line harness & pulley system provided
• Weight requirements: 85 lbs – 260 lbs

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Q: Do I need to have prior experience to Zip-line?

A: No, your guides will give you an orientation and lead you through each zip-line to make sure you have a safe & great experience.

Q: Do I need to be in good shape for this activity?

A: You will have to be physically fit enough to hike approximately 2 miles of downhill hiking between zip-line platforms.

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A: No! All equipment is provided (including water), except closed toed shoes, which will be required.

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This Tennessee park will be home to the longest zip line in the country

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Feeling a little adventurous? Gliding down the longest zip line in the country from atop the Great Smoky Mountains just might be the thrill you need.

WildSide, a new adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will soon be home to a zip line that’s over a mile long, making it the longest in the United States. The Mega Zip “promises to deliver an unparalleled experience” for experienced zip liners and beginners, according to WildSide.

“Our goal with this new attraction was to push the boundaries of adventure and provide our guests with a unique and unforgettable experience you won’t find anywhere else in the United States,” WildSide founding partner Bryce Bentz said in a news release.

“We’re excited to bring the longest continuous zip line in America, where guests can enjoy the thrill of flying while taking in some of the most stunning views in the Great Smoky Mountains,” Bentz continued.

How long is the Mega Zip at WildSide in Pigeon Forge?

The Mega Zip will be 5,771 feet in length. Riders will begin at an elevation of 2,472 feet in the Smoky Mountains and descend more than 1,000 feet across the massive zip line, ending at an elevation of 1,377 feet.

Currently, at 5,523 feet, the Catamonster Zip at Catamount Mountain Resort in Hillsdale, New York, is the longest zip line in the country.

When does the Mega Zip at WildSide open?

The Mega Zip is set to open in spring 2025, according to WildSide.

What is WildSide adventure park?

WildSide is an off-road and mountain bike adventure park . It opened in July. The park spans nearly 900 acres of untouched mountain land, and trails have up to 1,500 feet of elevation change.

Thrill-seekers can twist, turn, climb and drop across seven miles of mountain bike trails and eight miles of utility task vehicle (UTV) trails. There are trails for all levels of experience.

UTV adventures give guests the opportunity to go on guided tours through forested paths and rocky terrain. There are three tour UTV sizes, ranging from two to six riders per vehicle.

The park is the brainchild of the creators behind Anakeesta, a nature-immersive adventure park in Gatlinburg.

Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email  [email protected] . On X, formerly known as Twitter  @dturner1208 .