Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
4.7(386)4.7 out of 5 stars, 386 reviews Indianapolis, IN
About Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Go Ape offers a unique, self-guided high-ropes course and ziplining adventure that blends into a natural forest environment, providing a thrilling experience where participants conquer fears at exciting heights. It emphasizes personal accomplishment and self-management rather than constant staff supervision.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with pre-teens or teenagers seeking a physically challenging and thrilling outdoor adventure.Individuals or groups looking to overcome a fear of heights in a supportive yet self-guided environment.Experienced young adventurers who are good at following instructions and self-managing safety equipment.Spring Break activities for active families looking for a unique outdoor experience.Ideal for pre-teens (e.g., a 10-year-old) who are experienced with carabiners/rock climbing and are good listeners, due to the self-managed nature of the safety equipment.
Why families love it
- Unparalleled outdoor adventure experience with dangling obstacles and multiple ziplines.
- Promotes a thrilling sense of accomplishment and conquering fears (even for those with a fear of heights).
- Staff are on hand to prioritize safety and provide assistance/rescues when needed (e.g., Lars' attentive and reassuring rescue).
- Fosters a sense of natural wonder by blending with the forest environment.
- Clean and stocked outhouses are available at the start/end point.
- The self-managed nature of the course allows for a sense of independence and accomplishment.
Insider tips
- Dress appropriately for varying weather conditions, considering you'll be in the shade of trees, exposed to breezes, and standing for an initial period.
- Use the restroom before leaving home or before the safety demo, as only outhouses are available at the start/end and none on the course.
- Plan for the activity to last 2-3 hours in the trees, but be prepared for it to extend to 3.5 hours or more if there are delays from other groups.
- If you want to move quickly, try to be in a small/fast group or arrive early to avoid being stuck behind slower participants.
- Make reservations in advance to secure your spot.
- Sign up for their newsletter to receive discount offers.
Good to know before you go
- If you or your child are very nervous about self-managing safety clips at dangerous heights without constant direct supervision.
- Bringing young children who are not mature enough to follow safety instructions precisely or lack the physical dexterity for the course.
- If you're expecting a highly supervised, hands-on staff-led experience throughout the course itself.
- If your family prefers activities with readily available indoor restrooms and amenities during the course.
- Participants are largely 'on their own clipping in and out at dangerous heights,' which may unnerve some parents or individuals.
- Crowds
- Can become crowded, leading to significant delays for guests, especially if they are in the back of the line behind slower groups.
- Value
- Customers consider it "well worth the price" and state "prices aren't bad." Specific pricing isn't mentioned, but discounts can be obtained by signing up for the newsletter.
- Food
- No specific food policy is mentioned. The venue focuses on the outdoor adventure with limited amenities (outhouses), suggesting participants should plan for their own food/drinks outside of the course.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations for physical or sensory needs are mentioned, implying it requires a certain level of physical capability.
- Safety
- Mandatory and thorough safety demonstrations are conducted before the activity begins.
What parents say
"10 year old daughter love it! All smiles all day. Some tips: • dress for the weather. Remember you’re in the shade of the trees, breeze of the water, and the first 30+ minutes is standing around waiting to get started plus safety demos. • my daughter has experience with carabiners and rock climbing. She’s usually a good listener. If that weren’t the case, I’d be hesitant about taking a 10 year old. And I’d be real nervous about taking more than one at the same time. • the magic of Go Ape is that you’re not micromanaged by the staff. Literally you’re out there on your own clipping in and out"
3 weeks ago
"Go Ape is an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience in Indianapolis, Indiana. You tackle dangling obstacles, explore the trees from a new perspective and fly around on multiple ziplines from exciting heights. The Treetop Adventure ropes course blends in with the forest environment, fostering a sense of natural wonder."
a week ago
"Great thrilling experience. Our family had so much fun, conquered so many fears. Enjoyed the tree top adventures and zip lines. Well worth the price. Had a wonderful time. Staff on hand was awesome about our adventure, safety was a priority."
3 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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