Guidebook for Ocala
Entertainment & Activities
Zip Lining at it's best! We've zipped in Puerto Vallarta and other places, and this is incredible! They also offer horseback riding.....must make reservations ahead of time. Well worth the adventure!
137 locals recommend
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
8045 NW Gainesville RdZip Lining at it's best! We've zipped in Puerto Vallarta and other places, and this is incredible! They also offer horseback riding.....must make reservations ahead of time. Well worth the adventure!
This is a private ranch that specializes in Elephants! While the farm is not fancy, the owner is truly an expert in Elephants in their natural environment. You get up close and personal with a couple Asian Elephants. It's a bit of a drive in the country, but if you love elephants, it's well worth it! Reservations required.
26 locals recommend
Two Tails Ranch
18655 NE 81st StThis is a private ranch that specializes in Elephants! While the farm is not fancy, the owner is truly an expert in Elephants in their natural environment. You get up close and personal with a couple Asian Elephants. It's a bit of a drive in the country, but if you love elephants, it's well worth it! Reservations required.
HITS (horse shows in the sun) showgrounds. Shows run Jan-Mar. Check website for schedule of events.
19 locals recommend
HITS Post Time Farm
13710 Old Blitchton RdHITS (horse shows in the sun) showgrounds. Shows run Jan-Mar. Check website for schedule of events.
World Equestrian Center
1750 Northwest 80th AvenueSightseeing
This is a large animal rescue sanctuary. Just think of lions and tigers and bears, oh my! This is a private rescue that provides sanctuary to abused, neglected and abandoned exotics. This farm is very natural....nothing fancy. However, you get up close and personal with some amazing creatures and the owner is very knowledgeable. Reservations.
Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary
2615 E Hwy 318This is a large animal rescue sanctuary. Just think of lions and tigers and bears, oh my! This is a private rescue that provides sanctuary to abused, neglected and abandoned exotics. This farm is very natural....nothing fancy. However, you get up close and personal with some amazing creatures and the owner is very knowledgeable. Reservations.
Underground spring....grotto where you can snorkel or scuba.
175 locals recommend
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveUnderground spring....grotto where you can snorkel or scuba.
Parks & Nature
This is an abandonded quarry that has been transformed into natural botanical gardens. The trail winds around and in the quarry. It is simply, naturally, beautiful and peaceful. Right down the road from Devil's Den.
41 locals recommend
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
4990 NE 180th AveThis is an abandonded quarry that has been transformed into natural botanical gardens. The trail winds around and in the quarry. It is simply, naturally, beautiful and peaceful. Right down the road from Devil's Den.
This park is rated as the top park in Florida and it stands up to it's reputation. It is all paved walking trails. Admission includes a quiet little boat ride to the main park. The park is home to several wild animals that have been rescued....from manatee's to bald eagles to big cats. Worth the drive!
187 locals recommend
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S Suncoast BlvdThis park is rated as the top park in Florida and it stands up to it's reputation. It is all paved walking trails. Admission includes a quiet little boat ride to the main park. The park is home to several wild animals that have been rescued....from manatee's to bald eagles to big cats. Worth the drive!
Great walking trails, glass bottom boat rides, kayaking and being in nature.
11 locals recommend
Silver River Museum
1445 NE 58th AveGreat walking trails, glass bottom boat rides, kayaking and being in nature.
Great springs with a beautiful park setting and lots of room to swim or flat down the river!
224 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl RdGreat springs with a beautiful park setting and lots of room to swim or flat down the river!
Great place to walk, see Florida wildlife safely and enjoy nature.
102 locals recommend
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah BlvdGreat place to walk, see Florida wildlife safely and enjoy nature.
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveDive the largest clear water cavern located in the heart of freshwater spring country in Williston, Florida. The Blue Grotto lets you dive down to a depth of 100 feet (30 meters) in crystal clear water all the way down a water temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) all year round.
29 locals recommend
Blue Grotto Dive Resort
3852 NE 172 CtDive the largest clear water cavern located in the heart of freshwater spring country in Williston, Florida. The Blue Grotto lets you dive down to a depth of 100 feet (30 meters) in crystal clear water all the way down a water temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) all year round.