Guidebook for Ocala

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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!
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Canyons Zip Line u Adventure Park
8045 NW Gainesville Rd
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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!
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.
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Two Tails Ranch
18655 NE 81st St
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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.
HITS (horse shows in the sun) showgrounds. Shows run Jan-Mar. Check website for schedule of events.
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HITS Post Time Farm
13710 Old Blitchton Rd
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HITS (horse shows in the sun) showgrounds. Shows run Jan-Mar. Check website for schedule of events.
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World Equestrian Center
1750 Northwest 80th Avenue
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Sightseeing

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 318
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.
Underground spring....grotto where you can snorkel or scuba.
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Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th Ave
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Underground 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.
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Cedar Lakes Woods u Gardens
4990 NE 180th Ave
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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.
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!
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Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S Suncoast Blvd
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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!
Great walking trails, glass bottom boat rides, kayaking and being in nature.
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Silver River Museum
1445 NE 58th Ave
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Great 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!
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Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl Rd
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Great 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.
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Il-Park Nazzjonali ta 'Paynes Prairie Preserve
100 Savannah Blvd
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Great place to walk, see Florida wildlife safely and enjoy nature.
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Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th Ave
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Dive 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.
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Blue Grotto Dive Resort
3852 NE 172 Ct
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Dive 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.