Zorb Smoky Mountains

Made in New Zealand

Now Open!

As Seen on ABC's Good Morning America

Welcome to the original Zorb, the latest adrenaline surging fix of fun. The Zorb comes in a variety of forms - Zydro (water) Zorb & Zorbit (harness) Zorb, both with a different thrill and ride.

Zorb is coming to the USA! What is Zorb you ask, put simply Zorb is a large inflatable ball that people climb into and then roll down a hill inside. Technically the Zorb is a gigantic inflatable PVC ball standing about 9 feet in height, which contains another smaller ball that is suspended into position by thousand nylon strands of varying colors.

The first Zorb location in North America will be Zorb Smoky Mountains. The Zorb Smoky Mountains site is located in Pigeon Forge, a mountain resort area less than 10 miles from Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Parkland, 30 miles southeast of Knoxville, Tennessee in the southeast part of the United States. Zorb Smoky Mountains is just down the road from the American Patriot Getaways main office.


American Patriot Getaways can help you with your lodging needs. We have a number of cabins near Zorb Smoky Mountains and the Zorb attraction is located right next door to our Guest Services office. Just call (800) 204-5169 and our reservation staff can help you find the right cabin for your family. The reservation staff can also help you purchase your Zorb tickets when you make your reservation.

Quick and convenient. Call American Patriot Getaways now and get a list of cabins near Zorb.

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North America’s only Zorb location.

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You can buy tickets to Zorb from us and avoid the inconvenience of standing in line for them at the park. Call us at 800-204-5169 or e-mail us at reservations
@patriotgetaways.com
for more information.


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What on earth is a Zorb?

A bubble

Put simply the zorb is a large inflatable ball that people climb into and then roll down a hill inside it.

There are two different types of zorbs. A Zorbit (dry zorb) and Zydro (wet zorb). Both types sit at the top of a steep, grassy hill and are started by a very kind guy who pushes your zorb over the top.

With the Zorbit or dry Zorb, you are securely strapped in and then rolled over the top. From here on, you are a passenger on a very exciting ride. You roll and bounce your way down the hill and amazingly the only thing that hurts at the end of this ride is your sides, (from all the laughing and shouting). The dry zorb is a lot of fun and is definitely worth trying.

Now the Zyrdro or wet Zorb is a totally different type of ride to the dry one. With this one, you are not strapped in and you are encouraged to stand up and run like a hamster in its wheel. The challenge is to remain upright all the way to the bottom. This sounds easy, so to make things a little harder, they throw some warm soapy water inside. As you can imagine things get a little slippery.

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FAQ’S

1) What is Zorbing?

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2) Where did this idea come from?

Well you guessed it, that place down under that lays claim to bungy jumping — New Zealand. Andrew Akers and Dwane Van Der Sluis, the inventors, were originally designing an idea that would allow people to walk on water, but instead they came up with Zorbing! They are continually working on and developing new ideas.

3) What is the difference between Harness & Hydro Zorbing?

Zorbit "Harness Zorbing" - You (The Zorbonaut) are safely harnessed inside the Zorb before being sent rolling head over heels downhill.

Zydro "Hydro Zorbing" - Try the "wash cycle" Guaranteed to cleanse the body and clear the mind!
The only water sport on land, cross between a roller coaster and a waterfall.

Have a friend? Try two or more inside the Zydro together - a great bonding experience!

4) What are the ride restrictions?

Weight Limits:

Zydro (water) Zorb:
    Single person, max. weight = 286 pounds (130 Kgs)
    Up to three people, max. weight = 550 pounds (220 Kgs)
    No minimum height limit.

Zorbit (harness) Zorb:
    Single person only, max weight = 220 pounds (100 Kgs)
    Minimum height single person = 5'2" (1.6M)

Minimum age limit (all Zorb rides) = 8 years.

Note: The entry hole for the Zorb is approximately 2.3 feet in diameter but it can stretch further.

 

5) How do I find the Zorb site?

Directions and Map to Zorb Smoky Mountains

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