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The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park

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One of the Most Revieweds in Marion County


Address

8045 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34475, United States

Website

zipthecanyons.com

Contact

+1 352-351-9477

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (4.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Alisa A. 2 years ago on Google
    My 8 year old daughter and I went on the horse riding trail today. Our guide, Cassie, was great. The views were outstanding. We had a great time! My husband and oldest daughter did the zip lining and they had a great time as well. Their guides were Tony and Waffles. They had a great sense of humor and made the experience very fun. The zip lines were fast and long with great views. I love the photo packages! Thank you for making them affordable. We had a great experience and will recommend to our friends and family…and we are planning on coming back!
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristin M. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a blast here! We originally signed up for the zip line tour, but decided to stay and do the kayak tour as well. Ryan, Peyton, and Jeremy were our guides throughout the day and they were amazing! Very knowledgeable of the area, friendly, welcoming, and funny. They made each excursion unique and enjoyable. We definitely want to come back to experience more and do the other zip line courses. The views the entire time were beautiful and the prices were extremely reasonable. We made a trip up here from about 3 hours away and it was worth every penny. Highly recommend!!
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendy S. 2 years ago on Google
    EVERYTHING about this experience was great thanks to the BEST guides - ADRIAN and JULIA. They mixed humor and fun with safety and experience and it was an awesome time! Zipping through trees, canyons and over the water was super cool! When we go again, we will definitely ask for Adrian and Julia as our guides. The booking experience was easy and the staff at the front desk were friendly.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandra S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had come to the Canyons Zip Line 10 years ago, and decided to come back for another run! We chose to do the Big Canyon tour with the 9 zip lines. Super pleased with our tour. Lo was awesome, and made the tour enjoyable. Her positive personality and funny comments made the tour great fun. Nadia was a great help and very encouraging to other guests on our tour that were scared. Thank you for the awesome time! I recommend coming here.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LiNzI C. 1 year ago on Google
    Didn't realize this was the longest, tallest, and fastest zip lines in Florida until after we were finished! Such a great time. I would recommend bringing a go pro or getting the go pro package. It was nice to watch the videos and get all of the pictures at the end. Everyone was really nice and the guides added comedy throughout. We had various ages in our group and everyone still had fun! Christian and Jesus had me cracking up the entire time. Definitely recommend.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabriya D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lot of fun! The only thing I would say is that it would be great if they included gatorades and the digital photos in the package price. I think that would have made it over the top worth it. Overall our guides Rye and Sophia were awesome and we had so much fun! What a beautiful view and wonderful adventure!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danni N. 8 months ago on Google
    What an amazing adventure! We had a blast! Seth and Andy were our guides and not only were they fun to hang with but they made us feel comfortable and safe every step of the way with multiple safety checks during the tour. I highly recommend this tour if you are look for adventure. They offer more than zip lining as well. Can’t wait to come back for a full moon zip tour! 🤪😎😛
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a fun experience! The terrain was great and so were the views. Julie was our awesome guide and it was just our group of four. We rode Nelly, Toby, Ricky, and Dale. This was a very informative tour and just all around beautiful. Absolutely cannot wait to do this again, maybe for the full moon ride. @gritgravelandgrapes
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lissette P. 6 months ago on Google
    Wow what a spontaneous trip. I have never been zip lining before and I assure you this will not be my last! From the moment we walked in we were greeted in sync by two woman. (I’m not sure if it was coordinated or not but it was pretty funny none the less, I loved it). We had a great time and met some great people ! The guides Andie and Ryan were simply amazing !!!! They made us feel comfortable the whole time, great laughs for sure. I felt like I’ve known them for a while just because they were so easy to talk to and hold conversations with. The guides were also very informative and always making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. Overall great experience thanks again !!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily F. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here multiple times for zip line. Which is always awesome. This time I decided to change it up and do horseback riding. I went this past Monday 7/25/22. Always an amazing experience with this company. First horseback ride of the morning. Had a small group, the tour guides made it super personal. And were able to take extra time with us and answer all our questions. Our tour guides were Julie and Morgan. They were AMAZING! Super super nice. Very helpful, couldn’t have asked for more. I had the privilege of riding Bear. Super sweet and a great ride. All of the horses and staff were professional and delightful at the same time. Highly recommend any activity at this location. I would really love to come back to do one of there full moon tours. That came highly recommended by the staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kelly K. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great experience on our zip line and horseback riding excursions. Zip lines however are brief experiences and you run through them all pretty quickly. It is a Neat little exhilaration rush for some quick photos. They also do allow you to keep personal items such as your phone at your own risk and discretion. We took our own photos although they did offer the ones they take of you along the way. Horseback riding was a nice tour of the grounds and canyons. The horses where well taken care of and friendly. Everyone we encountered had a great attitude and all employees seemed friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darla S. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most amazing things I’ve done in my life. Our guides were awesome, thank you Adrian and Jai for the amazing adventure. It was worth every penny. When I came back to this state I will be stopping off here for sure! Everyone on staff here is extremely friendly and kind… this is a great place to have the most amazing adventure… Darla K~
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing!!!! A MUST. Beautiful views. Went in for zip lining and horse back riding. The staff is nice and entertaining. The tours are done with random people that booked within the same time slot so it’s better to go in a big group. There’s food trucks on site. Highly recommend :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S C. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely a blast! Staff are very nice, zip line guides are funny and keep things rolling. The overall process is very simple, my husband and I had a great time, Julia and her partner the energetic gentleman on 9/26/21 we're incredible and put all our worries to ease! Such a relief to have easy going and good humored guides, love it I highly recommend for the whole family ,we look forward to coming back and trying the horseback riding!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DIll G. 2 years ago on Google
    My girlfriend and I had a FANTASTIC time!! We did the 9 line zip line course. The lines were all a ton of fun and the thrill increases with each one. Our guides were Lauren and Julia. Julia had a ton of great jokes to keep the mood up as we waited for our turn. Lauren made sure we all had a fun and safe time. Both were awesome and you are in great hands with either one! We will definitely return in the future!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom R. 2 years ago on Google
    We received gift certificates as a gift. We made reservations online which I highly recommend. Front office staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Instructors/guides Rye and Michael were absolutely to life of the experience. They kept things upbeat and entertaining while explaining everything in ways that kept everyone calm and excited. Some customers were apprehensive and they made it an enjoyable experience for everyone no matter their comfort level. So many options. We did the sky high tour which included 3 zips one of which is the highest and longest in Florida! I think 1150 feet high… for the two of us and a GoPro rental it was about $160 total. We definitely recommend this place and we will be returning for additional tours! Thank you for an amazing experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Just J. 10 months ago on Google
    We had such a great experience with horseback riding!! We reserved on the website, which was easy to do. My daughters and I had the pleasure of riding Sam, Reno, and Ric Flair in the morning. All three were very calm and gentle. Kate gave us a great tour of the property. The views from this place are unreal. It doesn’t even feel like Florida! Everything was clean and organized and we definitely want to come back and check out the night ride.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lady B. 11 months ago on Google
    Wonderful experience especially if you have kids. Zip lining is not for the faint of heart and don’t think for a second that the horse back riding is not scary. It was really fun but the terrain had its scary moments. Great adventure for the family! Loved it. Mario, Mandi, Michelle, and Ary great fun guides. Special shot out to the horses - Pippin, Moose, Sam, Travis, Nugget and Cash.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 melynie r. 10 months ago on Google
    This was awesome to do! And a fair price, in my opinion. I did the biggest package with the 9 zip lines. Our guides, Ed and Ryan, were awesome! They made it even more enjoyable and helped break awkward silences with cheesy jokes. They were both very knowledgeable and shared facts and site seeings during the adventure. The zip lines themselves were awesome! Increased in speed and length for each one, beautiful views. 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom B. 11 months ago on Google
    To start with Payton and Ben were great with my kids and I. We had fun and got some great pictures and videos. Kayla at the front desk is very helpful and kind. She told us about the area and made reservations for us. My wife and daughters went horseback riding and had a blast. Many more friendly folks working here. They don't ask for tips but, as in any service tip accordingly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joe T. 5 months ago on Google
    We visited this place as a family in May of this year. I cannot recommend this enough. If you live in the Central Florida area, this is some of the most beautiful scenery that I have seen. It was a former rock quarry that when they dug too deep filled up with water. The elevation changes are very unique for the central Florida area. The water is a beautiful blue green. Due to the amount of minerals in the area. You can easily spend a couple of hours on a tour or a do a shorter one for maybe 45 minutes. The staff was incredibly friendly and they had a great safety training for the family. Definitely okay for younger kids. They have a weight limit of 280 lb so keep that in mind. My rating system consists of a 3-star being exactly what I expected and neither good nor bad. A 4 means something was extra special whether it was service, food, staff, etc., and a 5 means I was blown away. A 2 star rating was disappointing with no offer to correct the experience and a 1-star rating was terrible
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara Z. 2 years ago on Google
    There are canyons in Florida!! This place was Awesome. It was like being up north but still in Florida. I got a massive horse named Zuse and my friend got one named Rick Flair another big horse. They were both such a smooth ride. The scenery was great and our tour guide rocked!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doris C. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! Congratulations for the service at this place!! But of course special thanks to the best guides LOU & MS. MARY (not sure about the name spelling 😄 they provided the best unexpected zipping experience! We were a group of 8 & for sure had a blast doing the 9 zip lines ... they constantly checked our gears & we sure felt safe at all times. The entertainment it's unstoppable: with jokes, laughs, out loud screaming were just awesome that made our tour super enjoyable & fun. With many beautiful views throughout the zipping making our experience even more amazing. We're a family from Miami, obviously going back soon... and definitely telling all our friends about this place & to ask for the same guides!!! THANK YOU LOU & MS. MARY, outstanding tour!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Destiny F. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredibly beautiful, and very fun! The tour guides we had, Adrian and Rye, were a load of fun, and the sights were unbeatable. I highly recommend the full Zipline tour, and if I had the money I would have gone kayaking as well. The water is insanely blue and I didn't even know we had cliffs like these in Florida.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn M. 5 months ago on Google
    My retired parents live in Ocala and I grew up in Orlando. I'm now in Seattle, and visit often but have never seen a place like The Canyons Zip Line anywhere and I have definitely not seen any place like this in Florida! My father (who is in his mid-70's) and I went on the horseback ride/tour. This was so much fun! We had two guides who were awesome. Megan, our guide up front, and Morgan, who brought up the rear and our photographer, shared a lot of history of the area - even pointing out old tracks that the miners used while mining limestone. Megan filled us in on local wildlife and taught us a thing or two about horses as well. I wish I had more time to talk with Morgan about her rodeo days! She took over 70 awesome pictures! I'll admit that I was nervous being on a horse - but I got to ride a gentle one named Travis and my father was on Toby - who was equally as gentle. Needless to say, we had no problems to speak of. I plan on bring in the whole family in the Spring when we visit Ocala again - this time to do some zip lines! Thank you so much M & M!

  • 5/5 Vitaly 5 months ago on Google
    We had a great time riding on Toby and Reno! The staff were super friendly and helpful throughout the journey. The trail was also filled with beautiful views. Definitely would recommend!

  • 5/5 Andrea O. 5 months ago on Google
    We did the horseback riding tour. It was an amazing experience. 10/10 would recommend to anyone and will be coming back! Our tour guides were Morgan and Kate. Morgan was amazing! Both tour guides were super informative and friendly. My horse’s name was Teddy, would definitely recommend him to anyone who is a beginner or wants a slower pace. He is such a good boy!

  • 5/5 Angeliki M. 4 months ago on Google
    I booked this experience for my boyfriend and I for his birthday as we have both never zip lined before. Don’t worry if you’re a beginner like us, the guides made it feel safe and were very patient with us while we learned. After the first couple nervous zips, we were having A BLAST!!! It is a must do for sure! Peyton & Ryan were awesome and funny and again, so patient and very nice!! We will definitely return to do this again one day.

  • 5/5 Rose C. 5 months ago on Google
    Such a great experience. I loved every minute of riding. My horse Toby was such a sweetheart. My daughters enjoyed every minute of it and they range from 11-20. I do recommend for you to bring food because there’s no food available at the location only snacks like chips and candy.

  • 5/5 Angela N Jared D. 9 months ago on Google
    We stayed at a State Park in Keystone Heights and drove down on Saturday for our tour. We had a fabulous time! Rye and TJ were awesome. They were very easy to chat with and kept coming up with ways to learn more about the people on their tours. Things are fast paced, but they start your off with tiny zip lines that progressively get longer and faster. Not once did we feel unsafe or uncared for. Rye and TJ kept making sure our lines and harnesses were as they should be and kept reassuring us that we were doing great. I was glad that we had them looking after us, and just had fun. The 1100 ft line looked scary, but was so fun! Such a beautiful park. Keep up the great work y'all. And buy the digital pictures prior, made it so easy, and we got all of the ones from our whole group. PS - don't forget to tip your guide!

  • 5/5 kelly p. 9 months ago on Google
    Came to the Canyons for my daughters 17th birthday and we were not disappointed! Our horses Pippin and Tito were so sweet and I had no worries. The views were spectacular! Not your typical boring flat trail! Highly recommend! Kate and Morgan were funny and informative and kept things very interesting. Will definitely make another trip out soon!

  • 5/5 Cheri M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an amazing time! CT and Samara were our guides and they really made it special. They seemed to have a good rapport together. The course had some amazing views of the teal colored water! Our group consisted of three different families and everyone agreed they had a great time. By the end we all knew a little bit about each other. At the end they give everyone a certificate! Exciting and fun adventure! We are avid zippers so we did the 9 Zip course but there are other options for zipping as well as horseback riding and kayaking. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

  • 5/5 Lindsey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a blast here I would totally recommend 10 out 10. my mom being 65 in her first time on horse she had a blast in it really help ease her mind when see noticed how good the horses are with knowing there surroundings so good in they were so well behaved she had cash the youngest horse out of the bunch in he was awesome 👌 👏. I had Travis in he was really good, me in my mom felt safe in the hands of tour guide ❤️ they were really knowledgeable in didn't mind to answer any questions we had along the way. This place will have us returning for more fun

  • 5/5 Heather K. 2 years ago on Google
    We were luck to have Kate and Rye as our guides today. They were both amazing! Not only were they funny, but they were fun to be around and easy to joke around with. They made our first time zip lining exciting and helped us get over those first time jitters. I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour here!! I know that we will be back to try out the 9 zip line tour in the near future!

  • 5/5 Courtney P. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved our whole experience here. Tony was our kayak guide and he was great!! Super nice, very knowledgeable, and kept up great conversation. Jesus and PJ were our zip line guides. They were so funny and made the experience so much more fun. I highly recommend and we will definitely be back.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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