things to do in Delano, TN

Ride wooded farm trails and hilltops on horseback

Take on five miles of Middle Ocoee class III–IV rafting with trained guides

Tackle Class III and IV rapids through Cherokee National Forest

Tackle 20+ powerful rapids on a guided Middle Ocoee rafting trip

Meet and learn about animals with all-day admission (open 10am–5pm)

Ride the Hiwassee Loop for panoramic views of Tennessee's river gorge

Private supporter tour to observe chimpanzees in their habitats

Open-air Jeep driving on the Cherohala Skyway and East Tennessee mountain roads

Cool off on a guided float with provided gear and an easy out-and-back finish

Hand-feed and pet a two-toed sloth with a staff guide

Take the top down for an automatic Porsche drive on the Cherohala Skyway

Relax on a guided raft float along the Lower Ocoee

Hand-feed, pet and photograph capybaras with staff guidance

Build confidence on a guided, shaded rappel wall for beginning and intermediate climbers

Take the wheel for an open-air drive through East Tennessee's mountains

Take on three climbing routes and aerial obstacles in a wooded setting

Sit, pet, and hold playful black-tailed prairie dogs

Take the wheel of an automatic convertible for a drive on the Cherohala Skyway

Scale a 30-foot climbing wall with routes for every skill level

Float a self-guided river route with an upstream shuttle included

Follow wooded fairways with a loaner disc and course map

Raft the Upper and Middle Ocoee in one full-day trip with lunch included

Tackle the Ocoee’s Olympic Course and Classic Middle section in one rafting day

Paddle two Ocoee River sections with a riverside lunch