Standing on the ground at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, you may gaze up at the birds overhead in awe, imagining what it’s like to soar over the land and take in the natural splendor below. Now, thanks to our newly reopened Flightline Safari, that dream can become a reality. This exhilarating ziplining experience is back and better than ever, enhanced with special new tours and features to make your next visit unlike any other.
As California’s longest continuous zipline, spanning over two-thirds of a mile, Flightline Safari offers dazzling views and heart-pounding excitement for explorers ages 8 and older. Whether you’re new to ziplining, already an enthusiast, or simply seeking a fresh way to explore the Safari Park, it promises high-flying memories you’ll never forget.
The opulent lodge at Safari Excursions is the perfect starting place for the experience that awaits you.
The Adventure Begins
Your journey starts at Safari Excursions, conveniently located near the Safari Park’s main entrance. A lush, winding path beckons you into a haven for thrill-seekers, where our friendly staff checks you in and welcomes you into the immersive waiting area.
This richly detailed lodge, inspired by a classic Kenya safari camp, features plush couches and chairs so you can relax on your own or meet the other adventurers on your tour. While you lounge and chat, the room comes alive with the sounds of the African savanna, exuberant bird calls welcoming you as you take in the retro-style travel posters that highlight our vital work across our eight global Conservation Hubs.
More than a meeting place, Safari Excursions is an opportunity to connect: with the community around you, and with the conservation efforts your visit to the Safari Park makes possible.
You’ll explore up-close with savanna wildlife of all kinds on your safari trek.
Up-Close Encounters
The new Flightline Safari experience is more than a zipline: to get to the launchpad, you board one of our specially designed trucks and embark on a wildlife safari. This 45-minute tour whisks you away to the Safari Park’s sprawling savannas—which you’ll be flying over later in your journey.
Our expert tour guide introduces you to many of the wildlife we have the honor of caring for at the Safari Park. You may discover giraffes grazing peacefully on the plains, roan antelope resting in the shade, or rhinos cooling off in sparkling streams. Along the way, you learn what makes these species so crucial to the health of their ecosystems, and how your support is helping protect their global populations every day.
Once you’re safely in your harness, it’s time to take off on your unforgettable flight.
A Brand-New View
After leisurely winding around the savanna, it’s time to head up toward Flightline Safari’s launchpad. Higher and higher you go, your truck climbing the hillside as your excitement climbs with it. When you reach your destination, you step onto a platform offering an unparalleled panoramic view of the Safari Park and the surrounding landscape. It’s a preview of what you’ll soon experience.
Our team of ziplining experts guides you through all safety precautions and securely fastens you into your harness. No need to worry: we take care of every detail, so you can relax and anticipate the ride about to begin. There are even four separate lines running parallel to each other, so you and your party can zoom down together.
Your zipline journey offers unparalleled views of the Safari Park’s grandeur.
Soaring Like a Bird
The moment has finally arrived! Once you’re securely strapped in and comfortably seated in your harness, our team gives you a countdown before sending you speeding through the sky. You feel the wind on your face and the thrill in your veins as you race up to 55 miles per hour, yet because of the length of the zipline, you still have plenty of time to take in the breathtaking sights that only Flightline Safari can provide.
Flying over the savanna, you encounter this vast space and its remarkable wildlife in a whole new way. You spot the wildlife you just connected with on your tour and further deepen your appreciation of them. With the awe-inspiring tapestry of life stretched out before you, you truly come to understand the significance of this special experience and how interconnected we all are.
Your exhilarating ride spans the length of the savanna, ending in the center of the Safari Park. After your smooth landing, you unhook from your harness with the help of our staff and join your party to revel in everything you just experienced. And as you continue your day of excitement with us, you find your exploration is just getting started.
The Watering Hole is the perfect place to unwind with your friends as you overlook the savanna and savor delicious sips and bites.
Plenty More to Do
If all this adventure has worked up your appetite, keep the fun going when you stop by the Watering Hole at Kijamii Overlook to share some shrimp and chorizo nachos, dig into a crisp chicken caesar salad, or sip a refreshing pineapple margarita. This sit-down restaurant and full bar also offers sweeping views of the savanna and another opportunity to reflect on your recent journey. Or if you’re raring to experience more wildlife and adventures, grab a snack and a drink at Raptor’s Nest and take them on the go.
Looking for more exhilaration? Our nearby Balloon Safari allows you to rise 400 feet into the air and take in a 360-degree view of the Safari Park. If you prefer something closer to the ground, be sure to stop by the Conservation Carousel. The variety of animal figures offers a colorful ride for the whole family and a chance to learn about some of the countless species we care for, here through our Southwest Conservation Hub and around the world.
Greater one-horned rhinos are just one of the species you may encounter on your visit to the savanna.
There’s simply no other experience in San Diego quite like Flightline Safari, the perfect blend of pulse-pounding thrills and meaningful connectivity. By taking the leap, you join a community of bold allies dedicated to saving, protecting, and caring for species across the globe. Your rip-roaring ride across the savanna is helping us all reach new heights.
Your support allows our conservation efforts to soar and helps create a world where all life thrives. Discover more about all you make possible through our eight Conservation Hubs.
