The vast 4,700-acre Forever Florida Wildlife Conservation Area, an hour southeast of downtown Orlando, is a thrill-seekers’ paradise. Tour operator Forever Florida offers a variety of adrenaline-packed options within its nine distinct eco-systems, from horse riding to zip-lining (by day or night) and a controlled 70-foot freefall called the ‘Panther Pounce.’ The latter thankfully doesn’t involve real panthers, but the greater reserve does contain a few, as well as alligators, black bears and white-tailed deer. Activities depart from the picturesque cattle ranch at the heart of the conservation area; try the popular overnight horseback adventure, where you camp out under the stars with Forever Florida guides.
