things to do in Hayesville, NC

Relaxed mountain lake paddling for one or two people

A self-guided aerial course designed for little kids

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

Scale four climbing routes with challenges for every skill level

Paddle Fontana Lake for mountain views and shoreline exploration

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

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 pontoon on Lake Chatuge with a giant float and onboard grill

Zip, balance and cross bridges on a family-friendly treetop course

Take control of an excavator and a tank in one visit

Lead your own vehicle into Nantahala’s lesser-known mountain backcountry

Spend a relaxed day kayaking 6 scenic miles of the Lower Toccoa River

See sanctuary chimpanzees, then enjoy a four-wine tasting

Control your own downhill coaster ride through Helen’s forest scenery