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'''As of 11/27/13, due to an upgrade that will allow more guests to enjoy our Flightline,this program may only be booked on-grounds, day of, until further notice.
 
'''As of 11/27/13, due to an upgrade that will allow more guests to enjoy our Flightline,this program may only be booked on-grounds, day of, until further notice.
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<u>Weight</u>
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*Minimum '''130 lbs'''
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*Maximum 250 lbs
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=='''About Flightline at the Safari Park'''==
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'''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.'''
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<u>Weight</u>
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*Minimum '''130 lbs'''
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*Maximum 250 lbs
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* 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
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* Fly as high as 160 feet above the ground at approximately 50 miles per hour
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* 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
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* 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
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* Guests arrive at Kilima Point where they return their gear and meet up with family and friends who did not participate in the tour.
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=='''Admission'''==
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*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.
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=='''Age Restrictions'''==
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*No specific age limit at this point since the minimum weight has increased to 130 lbs.
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=='''Capacity'''==
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* 1 - 8 guests per program time.
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=='''Change / Cancel Policy'''==
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*'''Changes or cancellations are not permitted.'''
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=='''Check In'''==
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* '''30 minutes''' prior to tour time at the Flightline Ticket Booth in Tembo Plaza
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=='''Frequency'''==
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*Daily
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*1 Hour
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*Times vary
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=='''Miscellaneous'''==
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* Late guests will be admitted only up to 5 minutes past advertised tour time
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* Re-rides may be purchased on site at a discounted price
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=='''Parking'''==
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* A nominal parking fee is paid upon arrival.
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=='''Program Advisements (Mandatory)'''==
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* '''Minimum weight:  130 lbs / Maximum weight:  250 lbs''' (Each guest will be weighed on site.)
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* '''Closed-toe, secure shoes required'''
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* Guest must be able to comprehend and follow all safety instructions
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* Guest must be able to fit within the safety harness
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* Guest must be '''physically able''' to:
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**Climb up and down a short vertical ladder and stairs
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**Put on safety harness
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**Hold arms above head for 2 minutes
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**Hold legs apart for 2 minutes
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**Hold and carry a 20 lb. trolley for several minutes
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**Demonstrate all rider positions
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* A '''Waiver''' must be signed by each guest prior to the tour
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* 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
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=='''Ratios'''==
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* Adult to Child (ages 10 through 15):  1 Adult for every 2 Children (no exceptions)
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* Ages 16 and 17:  no accompanying adult required; cannot be chaperone for riders ages 10 - 15 years

Revision as of 11:14, 4 December 2013

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 on-grounds, day of, until further notice.

Weight

  • Minimum 130 lbs
  • Maximum 250 lbs

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
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