Flightline Safari

About Flightline at the Safari Park

As of 11/27/13, due to an upgrade that will allow more guests to enjoy our Flightline,this program may only be booked through Reservation Sales and on-grounds until further notice. Please note the temporarily updated minimum weight.

Weight

• Minimum 130 lbs
• Maximum 250 lbs

• Soar from a ridge-top along a cable gliding approximately 2/3 of a mile over exotic animals in the North America, Africa and Asia exhibits
• Fly as high as 160 feet above the ground at approximately 50 miles per hour
• Experience includes gear, an orientation, and a “fledgling” line to practice taking off from a platform and successfully landing. This first Flightline run is 470 feet long and whisks riders through fragrant, shady trees
• Once “fledged,” guests board a truck for a ride to the upper launch area of our main Flightline. Along the way, guests hear about our condor conservation program
• Guests arrive at Kilima Point where they return their gear and meet up with family and friends who did not participate in the tour.

Admission

• Admission is NOT included in the price of the Flightline Safari and is required. Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.

Age Restrictions

• No specific age limit at this point since the minimum weight has increased to 130 lbs.

Capacity

• 1 - 8 guests per program time.

Change / Cancel Policy

• Changes or cancellations are not permitted.

Check In

• 30 minutes prior to tour time at the Flightline Ticket Booth in Tembo Plaza

Frequency

• Daily
• 1 Hour
• Times vary

Miscellaneous

• Late guests will be admitted only up to 5 minutes past advertised tour time

• Re-rides may be purchased on site at a discounted price

Parking

• A nominal parking fee is paid upon arrival.

Program Advisements (Mandatory)

• Minimum weight: 130 lbs / Maximum weight: 250 lbs (Each guest will be weighed on site.)

• Closed-toe, secure shoes required

• Guest must be able to comprehend and follow all safety instructions

• Guest must be able to fit within the safety harness

• Guest must be physically able to:
  • Climb up and down a short vertical ladder and stairs
  • Put on safety harness
  • Hold arms above head for 2 minutes
  • Hold legs apart for 2 minutes
  • Hold and carry a 20 lb. trolley for several minutes
  • Demonstrate all rider positions

• A Waiver must be signed by each guest prior to the tour

• The Safari Park reserves the right to cancel or modify Flightline due to inclement weather, animal health, and/or safety concerns. In the event of cancellation, efforts will be made to reschedule

Ratios

• Adult to Child (ages 10 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