Jungle Ropes Safari

PLEASE NOTE: As of June 2014, Jungle Ropes Safari is closed until further notice. There are new safety standards for the short "zipline" part of the experience.

==About Jungle Ropes at the Safari Park 2014==

• The Jungle Ropes Safari is a challenge activity
• The participants utilize a SMART belay system and are able to travel through the course at their own pace
• There are three (3) trail challenge courses that make up the Jungle Ropes Safari
• The courses are labeled yellow through green with yellow being the easiest and green the most difficult
• Each trail has approximately twelve (12) challenge elements and zip lines
• Participants will be given instruction by trained staff prior to entering the course
• The staff will also monitor participants while on the course and be available for assistance if necessary
• The Jungle Ropes Safari is for those looking to challenge themselves with balance and daring experiences
• It features zip lines, rope bridges, log bridges, and MANY other elements to satisfy adventure seekers
• If you’re looking for the next challenge, this is it!

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 (Formerly Flightline Ticket Booth)

*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)

• Admission or Membership is separate and required
• 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
• Tours and programs 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 16 and 17: no accompanying adult required; cannot be chaperone for riders ages 10 - 15 years.