Zora River



Zora's River is a river found in Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, and Twilight Princess. In A Link to the Past, Zora's River can not be swam in unless Link has the Flippers. When Ganon takes over and makes Hyrule into the Dark World, the river becomes greenish-black with many foes hiding underneath.

It is the source of Lake Hylia, starting in Zora's Domain where the Zoras dwell. The Sleepless Waterfall, originating from Zora's Fountain, is the water source of the river itself, making the water near the Ice Cavern the primary source of water for most of Hyrule. A few bridges are built over the river for easy crossing and to allow horses to cross. Zora's River is considered to be the source of all major bodies of water in Hyrule. While Zora's River passed in front of Death Mountain in Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past, it does not in Twilight Princess.

In Twilight Princess, the majority of Zora's River is used for two mini-games and for capturing Shadow Insects. This part of the river is not accessible by foot and can only be reached by boat or Kargarok.



Upper Zora's River


Upper Zora's River is the location of Link's first fight with Shadow Beasts while in Hylian form in Twilight Princess, and is also the location of a Howling Stone. When the young hero defeats the messengers, Iza, the owner of the boat rentals shop, will thank him by giving him a ride down to Lake Hylia by use of her boat rides. She also asks Link to blow up some rocks while he paddles down the river, and she provides Bomb Arrows to help. After clearing the way and returning, Link can play the Rapid Ride mini game, where he will again use Bomb Arrows to hit targets, but instead of rocks, Iza has placed large pots for him to destroy.

Iza's sister, Hena, also resides in Upper Zora's River. Hena runs a Fishing Hole where Link can go fishing. Link can bobber fish without charge in the fishing hole, or he can rent a canoe from Hena for a small charge and go lure fishing instead. Hena also gives Link a chance to test his skills in the game of Rollgoal, which she invented herself.