Wild Zipine Safari to Open June 27

Travelers soar over rare and endangered wild animals via America's premier animal adventure.

2011-06-21

CUMBERLAND, OH, June 21, 2011 (Press-News.org) The Wilds and Hocking Hills Canopy Tours today announced their partnership, creating a totally new and thrilling zipline adventure: "Wild Zipline Safari." Wild Zipline Safari opens June 27. Reservations and complete visitor information available at www.thewilds.org or www.zipthewilds.com, or by calling 740.638.5030 ext. 2947.

This tour takes visitors on a unique 2.5-hour aerial tour of The Wilds, led by two professionally trained guides and features 10 breathtaking ziplines and a rappel built on a series of observation platforms. This professionally guided eco-tour combines the thrill of ziplining with the adventure of an animal safari. The Wild Zipline Safari sends visitors soaring over herds of wild and endangered animals grazing in the plains, flying over rare animals basking in the sun and offers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see eye-to-eye with resident giraffes. Guests zip through the trees over animal watering holes, lakes, and pastures, finally landing among the amazing giraffes.

This one-of-a-kind zipline tour is designed to thrill anyone with a love for wildlife and a passion for adventure. Visitors won't want to miss this incredible, first of its kind, outdoor experience during their visit to The Wilds.

The Wilds, one of the largest conservation centers in North America, is home to rare and endangered animals from around the world along with hundreds of indigenous species. The mission of The Wilds, a nonprofit organization in partnership with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is to advance conservation through science, education and personal experience. For more information, visit www.thewilds.org.

Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, based in Rockbridge, Ohio is recognized as the FIRST World-Class Zipline Canopy Tour in the Midwest and has been listed #1 by USA Today ("10 Great Ziplines Across the USA"), featured on MTV's "MADE" and listed as Ohio Magazine's "Best in Ohio." For more information, visit www.hockinghillscanopytours.com.

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