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| − | =='''About Jungle Ropes at the Safari Park | + | =='''About Jungle Ropes at the Safari Park'''== |
| − | + | Climb, balance, swing, and walk through the trees on the Safari Park’s Jungle Ropes Safari! | |
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| − | * | + | Challenge yourself with this daring experience that offers unique trails to test your "jungle" skills. |
| − | *Participants will be given instruction by trained staff prior to entering the course | + | |
| − | * | + | With rope bridges to cross, aerial tightropes to navigate, swinging log steps to negotiate, and moving platforms to cross, among many other thrills, Jungle Ropes Safari is for adventure seekers ready to try out life in the treetops. |
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| + | During your 90-minute adventure, you’ll use a Smart Belay system to travel through the trails at your own pace, with staff available for assistance if necessary. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Each trail offers a different challenge, and there are three to choose from. | ||
| + | |||
| + | You’ll put on a safety harness and be given instruction by trained staff prior to entering the trail—then it’s up to you to make like a monkey and swing! | ||
| + | |||
| + | *The Jungle Ropes Safari is a challenge activity | ||
| + | *Jungle Ropes Safari is comprised of trail challenge courses | ||
| + | *Trails have approximately twelve (12) challenge elements | ||
| + | *Participants will be given instruction by trained staff prior to entering the course | ||
| + | *Staff will also monitor participants while on the course and be available for assistance if necessary | ||
| + | *Jungle Ropes Safari is for those looking to challenge themselves with balance and daring experiences, featuring rope bridges, log bridges, and MANY other elements to satisfy adventure seekers! | ||
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| + | '''Participant must be:''' | ||
| + | *physically able to climb up and down a short vertical ladder and stairs, balance on ropes and other course elements. | ||
| + | *able to comprehend and follow all safety instructions in English. | ||
| + | *able to read, sign and comprehend the liability waiver. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Participant must:''' | ||
| + | *weigh between 50 and 275 pounds and fit comfortably in harness. | ||
| + | *have a reach of 55 inches (measured from the sole of the foot to the up-stretched tips of the fingers) | ||
| + | *wear secure, closed-toed shoes (required) | ||
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| + | =='''ADA'''== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Must have full use of legs and arms and | ||
| + | *Must be able to properly demonstrate the use of the Smart Belay system | ||
| + | *The Jungle Ropes course takes the participant up to 50 feet off the ground. | ||
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=='''Age Restrictions'''== | =='''Age Restrictions'''== | ||
| − | *7 (no exceptions) | + | *Minimum age: 7 (no exceptions) |
| − | * | + | *Children ages 7–11 must be accompanied by a paid parent or guardian 18 years or older during the entire experience and sign a liability waiver. |
| − | + | *Children 12–17 may participate alone but must have a parent or guardian 18 years or older present at the orientation to sign the liability waiver. | |
| − | * | + | *There is a maximum of 2 children ages 7–11 per adult in a party |
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* Join-in Tour | * Join-in Tour | ||
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* 1 - 15 guests per tour time. | * 1 - 15 guests per tour time. | ||
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=='''Check In'''== | =='''Check In'''== | ||
| − | *'''15 minutes''' prior to scheduled time | + | *'''15 minutes''' prior to scheduled time |
| − | *Location: | + | *Location: Safari Ticket Booth between signpost numbers 5 and 6, near Lorikeet Landing. |
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| − | *NOTE: Please allow suffient time for travel to the Safari Park, parking, and to find Check In location inside park. Allow additional time for busy peak and holiday periods. | + | '''*NOTE: Please allow suffient time for travel to the Safari Park, parking, and to find Check In location inside park. Allow additional time for busy peak and holiday periods.''' |
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*'''ADA:''' Must have full use of legs and arms and must be able to properly demonstrate the use of the Smart Belay system. | *'''ADA:''' Must have full use of legs and arms and must be able to properly demonstrate the use of the Smart Belay system. | ||
*The Jungle Ropes course takes the participant up to 50 feet off the ground. | *The Jungle Ropes course takes the participant up to 50 feet off the ground. | ||
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| − | *Late arrivals | + | *'''Late arrivals''': If the guest can be accommodated on the tour they are scheduled for, they will, but more than likely they will be admitted with the next tour time. |
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* A nominal parking fee is paid upon arrival. | * A nominal parking fee is paid upon arrival. | ||
| + | =='''Program Advisements: (Mandatory)'''== | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Pre-Reservation Advisements''' | ||
| + | Do they qualify? | ||
| + | *The Jungle Ropes course takes the participant up to 50 feet off the ground | ||
| + | *Minimum age: 7 years old | ||
| + | *Weight: Must weigh between 50 and 275 pounds and fit comfortably in harness | ||
| + | *Footwear: Secure, closed-toed shoes are required | ||
| − | + | *Participant must: | |
| + | :*Have a reach of 55 inches (measured from the sole of the foot to the up-stretched tips of the fingers) | ||
| + | :*Be able to comprehend and follow all safety instructions in English | ||
| + | :*Be able to read, sign and comprehend the liability waiver. | ||
| + | :*Participant must be physically able to: | ||
| + | :*Climb up and down a short vertical ladder and stairs, balance on ropes and other course elements | ||
| + | :*Put on safety harness | ||
| + | :*Must have full use of legs and arms and must be able to properly demonstrate the use of the Smart Belay system | ||
| + | :*For the safety of our expecting guests and their children, we can not allow pregnant women on Jungle Ropes Safari | ||
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| − | ''' | + | '''Post-Reservation Requirements''' |
| − | * | + | *Admission or Membership is separate and required |
| − | * | + | *Allow sufficient time for travel to the Safari Park, parking, and to find Check In location inside park |
| − | * | + | *Allow additional time for busy summer and holiday periods |
| + | *Parking fee is not included and is paid upon arrival | ||
| + | *Please, no large or bulky camera equipment | ||
| + | *For the safety of our animals and guests, no food or beverages | ||
| + | *Medical exceptions can be made | ||
| + | *Water is provided in-between courses | ||
| + | *No backpacks | ||
| + | *There are lockers nearby for their items | ||
| + | *Program may be modified or cancelled due to safety reasons | ||
=='''Ratios'''== | =='''Ratios'''== | ||
| − | * Adult to Child (ages 8 through 15): | + | *Adult to Child (ages 8 through 15): 1 Adult for every 2 Children (no exceptions) |
| − | + | *Ages 12 and up: no accompanying adult required; cannot be chaperone for riders ages 7 - 11 years | |
| − | * Ages | ||
Latest revision as of 12:38, 24 December 2018
Contents
About Jungle Ropes at the Safari Park
Climb, balance, swing, and walk through the trees on the Safari Park’s Jungle Ropes Safari!
Challenge yourself with this daring experience that offers unique trails to test your "jungle" skills.
With rope bridges to cross, aerial tightropes to navigate, swinging log steps to negotiate, and moving platforms to cross, among many other thrills, Jungle Ropes Safari is for adventure seekers ready to try out life in the treetops.
During your 90-minute adventure, you’ll use a Smart Belay system to travel through the trails at your own pace, with staff available for assistance if necessary.
Each trail offers a different challenge, and there are three to choose from.
You’ll put on a safety harness and be given instruction by trained staff prior to entering the trail—then it’s up to you to make like a monkey and swing!
- The Jungle Ropes Safari is a challenge activity
- Jungle Ropes Safari is comprised of trail challenge courses
- Trails have approximately twelve (12) challenge elements
- Participants will be given instruction by trained staff prior to entering the course
- Staff will also monitor participants while on the course and be available for assistance if necessary
- Jungle Ropes Safari is for those looking to challenge themselves with balance and daring experiences, featuring rope bridges, log bridges, and MANY other elements to satisfy adventure seekers!
Participant must be:
- physically able to climb up and down a short vertical ladder and stairs, balance on ropes and other course elements.
- able to comprehend and follow all safety instructions in English.
- able to read, sign and comprehend the liability waiver.
Participant must:
- weigh between 50 and 275 pounds and fit comfortably in harness.
- have a reach of 55 inches (measured from the sole of the foot to the up-stretched tips of the fingers)
- wear secure, closed-toed shoes (required)
ADA
- Must have full use of legs and arms and
- Must be able to properly demonstrate the use of the Smart Belay system
- The Jungle Ropes course takes the participant up to 50 feet off the ground.
Admission
- Admission is NOT included in the price of Jungle Ropes Safari and is required. Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.
Age Restrictions
- Minimum age: 7 (no exceptions)
- Children ages 7–11 must be accompanied by a paid parent or guardian 18 years or older during the entire experience and sign a liability waiver.
- Children 12–17 may participate alone but must have a parent or guardian 18 years or older present at the orientation to sign the liability waiver.
- There is a maximum of 2 children ages 7–11 per adult in a party
Capacity
- Join-in Tour
- 1 - 15 guests per tour time.
Change / Cancel Policy
- Changes or cancellations are not permitted.
Check In
- 15 minutes prior to scheduled time
- Location: Safari Ticket Booth between signpost numbers 5 and 6, near Lorikeet Landing.
*NOTE: Please allow suffient time for travel to the Safari Park, parking, and to find Check In location inside park. Allow additional time for busy peak and holiday periods.
Frequency
- Times Vary
- 90 minutes
- Daily
Miscellaneous
- ADA: Must have full use of legs and arms and must be able to properly demonstrate the use of the Smart Belay system.
- The Jungle Ropes course takes the participant up to 50 feet off the ground.
- Late arrivals: If the guest can be accommodated on the tour they are scheduled for, they will, but more than likely they will be admitted with the next tour time.
Parking
- A nominal parking fee is paid upon arrival.
Program Advisements: (Mandatory)
Pre-Reservation Advisements Do they qualify?
- The Jungle Ropes course takes the participant up to 50 feet off the ground
- Minimum age: 7 years old
- Weight: Must weigh between 50 and 275 pounds and fit comfortably in harness
- Footwear: Secure, closed-toed shoes are required
- Participant must:
- Have a reach of 55 inches (measured from the sole of the foot to the up-stretched tips of the fingers)
- Be able to comprehend and follow all safety instructions in English
- Be able to read, sign and comprehend the liability waiver.
- Participant must be physically able to:
- Climb up and down a short vertical ladder and stairs, balance on ropes and other course elements
- Put on safety harness
- Must have full use of legs and arms and must be able to properly demonstrate the use of the Smart Belay system
- For the safety of our expecting guests and their children, we can not allow pregnant women on Jungle Ropes Safari
Post-Reservation Requirements
- Admission or Membership is separate and required
- Allow sufficient time for travel to the Safari Park, parking, and to find Check In location inside park
- Allow additional time for busy summer and holiday periods
- Parking fee is not included and is paid upon arrival
- Please, no large or bulky camera equipment
- For the safety of our animals and guests, no food or beverages
- Medical exceptions can be made
- Water is provided in-between courses
- No backpacks
- There are lockers nearby for their items
- Program may be modified or cancelled due to safety reasons
Ratios
- Adult to Child (ages 8 through 15): 1 Adult for every 2 Children (no exceptions)
- Ages 12 and up: no accompanying adult required; cannot be chaperone for riders ages 7 - 11 years
