Best 61 things to do in Hayesville, NC

Ride forest trails to waterfalls, mountain views, and local history

Race a friend up twin 40-foot trees with auto belay support

Pair a guided mountaintop zipline tour with 18 holes of golf in one flexible package

Meet and interact with capybaras in a small-group encounter

Meet and interact with nursery babies in a 45-minute session

All-day wildlife park package with general admission and regular add-ons

All-day admission with guided wildlife walk, drive-thru safari, and petting farm

Go behind the scenes and interact up close with select animals

Get hands-on with young capybaras in a guided 30-minute encounter

Join a 45-minute fox training experience with hands-on time

Meet and learn about sloths in a 45-minute small-group encounter

Meet adult penguins up close in a new habitat

Get up close with primates in a small group encounter

Get up close with owls in a small-group encounter

Meet, feed, and touch baby capybaras in a 20-minute small-group session

Train and play with otters in their habitat in 45 minutes

Meet and interact with Jax, Noelle, and Navidad the sloths

Meet and socialize with otters during a 25-minute encounter

Do yoga with a certified instructor and meet animal ambassadors

Bottle-feed, brush, and walk a Highland calf at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park

Meet young lemurs up close and take part in their training session

Meet and interact with honey badgers in a 45-minute hands-on experience

Private tritoon cruise through Lake Chatuge's fall color and mountain views

See sanctuary chimpanzees, then enjoy a four-wine tasting