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Treetop Trek

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“ The canopy walk is relatively easy, it's more about getting you used to the height and the way it works. ” in 3 reviews

“ We went here at the start of covid and they have great precautions and its all very clean. ” in 2 reviews

“ There is an option for 25$ to put a GoPro on your helmet . ” in 2 reviews

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8225 N Wickham Rd

Melbourne, FL 32940

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Treetop Trek is an exciting, self-guided outdoor adventure where visitors experience nature in a whole new way--high up in the trees! Challenge yourself with varying degrees of thrilling elements such as tightropes, crab walks, jungle bridges, nets and, best of all, zip lines. …

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We were just attending the zoo but when I saw treetop trek was right next door, decided to give it a go! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Instructions were pretty straight forward. Honestly there's nothing but good things and wonderful experience. Our guide was Demetrius I believe (sorry if I remembered wrong) but he was awesome! Definitely recommend, we did the zip line only, (my 9 yr old and I ) she loved it!

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Look......... I am horrible with heights....... HORRIFIED! The thought of plane rides, ladders, or anything that brings me off the grounds just gets my tummy in knots. BUT We were on our trip and...... My bf loves doing crazy things..... so I got us tickets for this trek.....oh jeez Because of covid you must wear a mask until up on the first course. You arrive to sign in and buy a cute reusable bag thing for water. Thank goodness we bought them. It was so hot up there..... STAY HYDRATED! After that we get into our gear and take a lesson. The instructor makes us practice on the lesson obstacle first before going up. If you can't figure out the practice one.... you ain't going up! It is not hard. Kids do it. Just pay attention and all will be fine. TILL YOU GET UP THE TREE!!! For those afraid of heights haha We did the beginner course. Because... uh... duh I am scared. Got up the first latter..... 20 feet up. Thank God I had the older ladies behind me cheering me on. I got through the course. It was hot. I sweat buckets out of my system.... I was exhausted by the end... but so proud of myself for doing the course. WARNING! Their is a tightrope walk part. IT IS NOT EASY! One lady was taken down. One kid fell off. Take it really slow.... I did it very very slow and made it! Once you are at the tight rope you are almost done... phew! The ziplines were great! Of course my bf breezed through it all.. but he did say the tightrope made him concentrate more. No..... I don't want to do it again... But I would if family wanted me to. No it isn't because it was bad. It was a great experience, and I think everyone should try it. I just... It is not my cup of tea. Heights are not my friend. I am a big baby... I am not afraid to say it. Also, you need to be in some kind of shape, because you bend down a lot to get under and over things. Not fun for us tall peeps. In the end, so happy I did the trek. Very happy I chose beginner. Great experience..... Only con I have is the helmet I had smelled... not so yummy when I first put it on. OH ALSO! During the course look down! I saw monkeys and otters! SO CUTE! The zoo is under you! Enjoy the view

Just like the name you are climbing trees and zip-lining through a zoo. It's best to go when it's not too hot. This place is a workout for all. I am not great with heights and really enjoyed myself. I was amazed at the kids ability to zip through and very heavy individuals also enjoy this adventure. They have parking attends, so go early because the fewer the people the better. There doesn't seem to be much parking and apparently this place gets full quick. This attraction is two fold. You can visit the zoo or zip line. It's very expensive. I think the cheapest options is around $30+. If you love trying new activities, being active, seeing animals at the zoo then this place is for you. The staff is very attentive and friendly. They encourage you and help you along the way.

We went here at the start of covid and they have great precautions and its all very clean. The trek over the zoo is absolutely beautiful you go over a bit of vegetation and the monkey and otter exhibits. The monkeys are so close you could touch them (but you shouldn't) Theres two packages one full topes course and one that includes a mega zip line over a lagoon and alligator exhibit. They guides are also extremely helpful and make the trip lots of fun they are hilarious college students. Very very fun for older kids I had a blast!

Drove on a Sunday from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Traffic was light. Easy 2hrs 15 minute drive due to venue's proximity to I95. When we arrived parking was easy, didn't have to walk far. Parking is free. 2 Star rating mostly because of disappointment. We were fully expecting to be able to go in the intermediate course but due to "high winds" the intermediate & expert courses were closed. So we were forced to take beginners course. Totally bummed. We drove 2 1/2 hours & we were finished in 20 minutes. Felt very safe. Instructions were clear & staff was very friendly. The main reason for 2 stars was due to the unwillingness of staff to allow us to repeat the basic course without paying again. We had driven over 2 hours, the waiver was signed, we had all the gear on, we were quick-weren't going to keep the workers past the shift. We had come prepared to pay twice as much. Money was not an issue but they would not let us back on the course. I really believe they should have accommodated us due to the long distance we had driven.

Great place to have fun for anybody. Any age or level can do it. Easy to buy and reserve time. All staff is very friendly and helpful. Got our annual passes.

Great place spend time for any family

Super fun obstacle course! The staff is friendly and helpful. Just the right amount of challenge for me.

I went here with my boyfriend around 2pm on a Friday. We were the only ones on the course so we had a lot of personal attention. We did the challenge u loaded course. It is doable even if you are out of shape. There is an option for 25$ to put a GoPro on your helmet. There is a 30 minute intro talk where they teach you how to use the equipment. The employees stay on the ground while you go through the course on your own. There were about 14 zip lines and a lot of challenging parts of the course. I definitely will be returning to this course: it took us 2.5 hours to finish but it was worth it even though we got home exhausted.

I took my two gals (15 & 20) to Treetop Trek to go zip lining. The staff are very nice and I think the experience was great fun. So my criticisms are this... If you have never done this before a guide should go with you. It can be scary and technical if you have never done it before. They have guides underneath you on the ground but that is not as helpful. If you are terrified of heights this experience would not be good for you. I am but went down 2 to be with my kids but then had to quit I was shaking so much. Thankfully my girls finished the course. As Florida really doesn't have hills all the zip lines are started at the top of tall poles that you have to climb. Again scary if you don't like heights. I'd like to give a shout out to April who was fantastic!

It's a decent park, fairly well priced. I've seen a lot of complaints about the "Self-guided part", while this is relatively true, you're given a very thorough training on what to do, what not to do, and if an error were to occur how to fix it. The staff is great, we never felt left out, they helped us throughout the harder parts and they were in key points around the trail just in case an accident would happen. We did the "Black Diamond" which is the "Most difficult one", while it is, I don't think it's worth it. It's $20 more over regular price and it's just four more obstacles that we completed in less than 5 minutes. The GoPro rent for $25 isn't a bad deal just make sure you know how to use it, it was our first time using one and mine worked perfectly fine but my partner's was only taking pictures and not video. Oh, some good advice would be make sure you pee or poo before you arrive, otherwise you would have to do in a portable bathroom which is quite disgusting.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Treetop Trek at the Brevard Zoo

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Calling adventurers and tree huggers to this unique experience for an unforgettable memory

The Treetop Trek Experience Aerial Adventures

As an adventurous family living in the area, I’m embarrassed to admit it took us years to cross this one off our bucket list! I was hesitant for a few reasons: price and ability. I wasn't sure how the whole thing worked, and I had questions. The zoo gives you options for your experience, (I found their web site confusing - they list the course and the ability level separately) and I wanted to pick the most amazing option - but wasn’t sure if just an average mom (like me) could really do all of the courses - or if they would be too hard for me. I was pretty sure my boys would be fine with any/ all treks, but part of my and goal was to share this together and I did not want to be left in the dust or holding back the boys from excelling.

One of my very best friends gifted us with the experience as a family Christmas present. We have been trying to focus more on experiences and less on things. This was an incredible gift, and we were so appreciative! I’d like to share this as a recommendation 😊

So first let me say we chose the Challenge Reloaded/ Intermediate course, and it was a great fit for our family! My photos are based on this experience, however I include the other courses as I wanted to fully understand what I was looking at, and hope to help you too.

~~~~ Before & During our adventure ~~~~

I can’t go any farther without commending the Brevard Zoo for it’s design and display. Animal exhibits are well laid out, family friendly and inviting. Shaded walkways loop you around like a flower pattern coming back to the center circle for each continent. Offering some of the most unique experiences you can have at a zoo, you can kayak through Africa, feed the giraffes, ride a train through the Congo, and of course – Zipline. I have come here yearly on field trips with my students and always had a positive experience. We typically attend each year as a family and events like Boo at the Zoo are dear to our memory bank. Down below I will compare favorite zoos, however – I will say before going on: If you are anywhere in the vicinity this is a must see!

Back to our Ziplining: A zoo pass is not actually included in your adventure day. I will also confess that there is a loop that is optional with the challenge course. This loop is really for the adventurous at heart. It comes toward the end of the tree top canopy walk and after watching my son ride a rope into a spiderweb where he had to unhook his harness and climb across to the next obstacle - I opted to wait for them on the platform they would circle back around to. I could see them making their way through the five obstacles I passed on. In all honesty, I probably could have done it had been the beginning of the course but I was definitely wearing down a couple hours in. My arms were tired. My legs were tired. I felt good, but not good enough to plunge into a big web and side walk to a plank good.

~~~ After a few warm ups you take this route! ~~~~

Ok let’s get to the questions/ concerns:

Much of this info is taken from the Brevard Zoo webiste , directly under frequently asked questions.

I also called the Zoo to clarify questions a few times at: (321) 254-9453 .

What are my options?

Maximum weight is 250 lbs. as long as you can fit into a harness (maximum of 48” waist and 26” leg openings) and you are physically capable of such activity.

Zip Only at least 56” tall - The fun and excitement of Treetop Trek but a quicker, easier package. Nine rides around the Zoo at heights over 50 feet. This course takes between 45 minutes and two hours to complete, depending on your skill set, time of day and the number of guests on the course.

Beginner at least 54” tall Canopy Walk - This is an introductory course where visitors enjoy nature and part of the Zoo while walking 20 feet above the ground. Also included in the course are 21 elements and two zip lines. This course takes between 45 minutes and two hours to complete, depending on your skill set, time of day and the number of guests on the course.

Intermediate at least 56” tall – Challenge Reloaded - This course includes Canopy Walk plus multiple high-stakes elements and large zip lines at 40 feet above the ground. This course is for visitors at least 56” tall with a reach of 72″ needed. Fly more than 600 feet across the wetlands and zip by alligators. This course takes between 90 minutes and three hours to complete, depending on your skill set, time of day and the number of guests on the course. Last admission is 3:00 pm.

Expert – This trek is purchased online as the Challenge Course online and upgraded upon arrival - This is course includes Challenge Reloaded plus several more challenging feature with a total of 41 elements and 14 zip lines! This is definitely our most physically grueling course, but it’s also the most rewarding. This course takes between 90 minutes and three hours to complete, depending on your skill set, time of day and the number of guests on the course. Last admission is 3:00 pm.

Lil Trekkers - 36″-60” tall - For the young ones, the Chutes & Ladders course includes 22 elements such as bridges, tightropes and zip lines. This course takes at least 45 minutes to complete.

If it’s a day family adventure you are looking for – cross the last two off your list. Expert is for those who have been doing this course and want to add more with the Black Diamond.

How much is it anyway?

Each of the courses builds on the prior course, and as they get harder, you stay on longer, which also gets more expensive. The easier courses are less expensive.

Chutes and Ladders / Lil Trekkers - $19.95 Canopy Walk / Beginner $34.95 Challenge Reloaded / Intermediate $54.95 Black Diamond / Expert $69.95 Zip Only $44.95

How do I order?

Reserve at treetoptrek.com.

For Black Diamond, reserve a Challenge Reloaded ticket online and then upgrade upon arrival.

Trek accepts cash, MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards, and traveler’s checks.

What if I can’t do it?

You may exit the course at any time. We actually saw a friend at the end who got off early because she felt overheated. No pressure, no stress. No refund.

What if I need a break?

There is a “natural” break in the middle of the Challenge Reloaded course where guests return to the ground before ascending again. This is a great time to take a short break, use the restroom

Are you afraid of heights?

Unless you are trying to practice facing your fears this is probably not the place for you! They were times that you go up high, 40 feett high!

What should I wear:

Casual clothes that you can move in.

You will be bending and climbing.

I’d avoid jeans or anything too bulky as you are tightly fitted into the harness.

Sneakers are a must!

Where will you keep your water? Can you hook it on a buckle or fit in a pocket? They do sell water bags that attach for $3.00/ each, however if you have a solution for this you can save those dollars!

How long does it really take?

The challenge course legitimately took us three hours to complete. Most of that time we were in the front of the line so we were setting our own pace. You still have to wait for the person in front of you to clear a course before you enter.

How strenuous is it?

This was more work than I anticipated! I did enjoy going up the ladders and going across the zip line. I did not know there would also be a lot of bending and ducking as well as just dragging along your harness buckle and keeping yourself properly positioned. That being said my legs were sore the next day! Toward the end, when the option came to complete the challenge loop or wait on the platform, I was feeling pretty tired. Had they offered that closer toward the beginning when I still had a ton of energy I would have probably gone for it! Maybe I will be able to work up to that :-)

It’s good to have goals!

But it rains a lot in Florida – how will that impact my day?

Treetop Trek does close at times due to severe weather, especially in the summer. Severe weather can include winds exceeding 25 mph, tropical and/or hurricane storm conditions, lightning and thunder. When severe weather such as lightning and thunder strikes, participants on the courses will be brought down to ground level, and all course activity will be suspended for a full 30 minutes. If no additional thunder is heard after 30 minutes, guests are allowed to resume course activity. If thunder continues, the course will remain closed. No refunds or rain checks will be offered if Treetop Trek is closed due to severe weather.

Is it worth it?

We rate it 5 stars and a definite YES!

Our personal experience:

As a first timer, I was happy with the presentation. Upon arrival they walk you through the safety equipment and you do a practice zip. The treetop trek staff is very helpful and they have a great system for explaining how all the pieces work. I was relieved to practice working the harness, claw clips and gloves before ever stepping onto the course. Is there a way to have smaller gloves for smaller hands? That could be my only recommendation. There are water refill stations up in the platforms. That also made me feel better, easing some of my worry for "can I do it?" - By the way - YES!

35 elements and 14 zip lines!

Ok admittedly, I skipped a few...

I was very impressed with how attentive staff is. From down below the trees they will wait, encourage, and direct if necessary. My youngest son (16) who insisted on wearing his crocs even though I asked him to wear sneakers was getting ready to go on the first big zip line. There is a series of ladders that just keeps climbing to a higher platform until you are ready to zip across! One of the attendants asked him if he'd prefer some sneakers and went and got him a pair of sneakers he could wear as a precaution. I was very appreciative as was he, this was so helpful! The attendant climbed up and gave them to him. They were in good shape, looking new. We returned them at the end. Total win.

During our trek we saw some bears, monkeys, and giraffes. We ziplined over the gators. This view gives you a totally different perspective of the zoo. This is a work out that makes your exercise fun and scenic. You wear all the safety gear which is a little awkward to operate at first. It gets easier, but for me the helmet was hot and bothersome. I probably should have tied my hair back or something to make it less annoying - safety first!!

The beginning is pretty easy. It gradually gets harder. You need more upper body strength. I had to walk my way across a series of three vertically hanging nets, which felt like "walking a hanging and mobile plank", kind of like swings. I felt a little unsure of myself. With each step I felt triumphant. It took me a while. My oldest behind me was cheering me on. I thought, "wow does everyone really cross this with no problem?" Then comes a section where you can veer left or right. I hung in the middle and caught my breath, and took pictures of my kids who veered left - over to the spider web. I enjoyed watching them through the trees playing in the ropes and riding the balls across the obstacles. The group behind us was coming up behind me and we were able to maneuver the clips so they could pass me, and I could stay on the platform and wait for my family to come back. Their party did split as a few went ahead, two did they challenge course option, and one waited by where I was.

The last section after the really challenging cluster is a series of zip lines to the end. At this point we were really moving quickly. I feel like it took us a while to get into the rhythm of dragging your clip along the line, repositioning as needed, maneuvering the clip and making sure your harness is attached. The final zip lines restore your sense of life and adventure. Now it is happening almost automatically. You remember how good it is to be alive as you are zooming across the course and making your way back.

~~ This obstacle on the left is the walk the plank mentioned above - this is my happy face making it to the other side~~

My daughter who is expecting was not able to participate, so we missed her on this Mother’s Day splurge. My girlfriend Loren (THANK YOU LOREN) gave us the tickets for Christmas. I've been trying to focus on less things and more quality time as a theme in my life (yes unfortunately due to crazy schedules and my own questions it took from Christmas to Mother’s Day to book our excursion).

~~ See the spider web rope back there? Whew!!!~~

Favorite Zoos:

For years we were National Wildlife members and toured every zoo we could get to.

We love the National Zoo in DC and the San Diego Zoo in Cali.

But my 2 favorite Zoos in the country are the Central Park Zoo and the Brevard Zoo.

Why? They are smaller compact spaces where you feel closer to the animals. These are not as spread out as some of the bigger zoos we love. They feel more intimate and personal. The Brevard Zoo has the most amazing Paws On section which is perfect for smaller children. While I am a budget excursionist, I am also a most bang for your buck kind of girl. This is a great use of your time and money and feels great.

~~~ San Diego Zoo with Polar Bears and National Zoo with Pandas ~~~

Our ziplining videos and memories are also added on Tic Toc!

Search savvysinglemamatravels and you can see all of this as it was happening.

Affordability meter: 5/10

On a scale of 1-10 how affordable is this day? With 1 being utterly unaffordable and 10 being basically free, I rate this adventure a 5.

Considering the value vs the cost of this day, it's a little high for us to budget which is the main reason it took so long for us to go. That being said, it is well worth the price and with planning it can be done. If you'd like to experience a family adventure slightly out of your price range, this is a great gift request!

Thank you for visiting, please feel free to leave comments and feedback!

Wishing you wonderful travels where ever your journey takes you :-)

~ Mz. Savvy

Click The picture below to see our amazing adventure in California, including the San Diego Zoo

While you are in the area, consider checking out some awesome Springs. One option is Apopka, click here for details: Kelly Park Rock Springs and King's Landing

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First, your family is beautiful!🩵. Second, thanks so much for creating such a unique space to not only share stories about your family but getting some much needed advice on things! I am ABSOLUTELY crazy able it Zoos, Wildlife, Conservation & all Vet Care that assistd with those!

we haven’t done a lot of traveling to see any Zoos outside of FL, except the Bronx Zoo in NY. As I was searching around for other FL Zoos and sanctuaries we could visit this year, I saw the Ziplining advertised at the at the Central Florida Zo.

However, the did not have enough information or any photos to see ho things work…your detailed blank g was perfect!

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Thank you I appreciate your kind words! You are very welcome! The Bronx Zoo is actually one of my favorites. I haven't been in many years but it was my childhood Zoo, I am hoping to check it out with my little grand baby soon. My other favorite is definitely the San Diego Zoo, which blew my mind with the beautiful landscaping of the terrain there. Unique for sure.

This course will have you zip over the Wetlands, conquer the Challenge course with its thrilling 5 zips and 17 elements, and end your adventure by zipping back over the Wetlands.

PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE FINALIZING YOUR PURCHASES

Open Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: 9:30 AM – 3 PM

You must check in 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot. If you are late, you will be moved to the next group.

Waivers [18+] and onsite safety training are required [Safety]

UNDER 13 YEARS

Must have a chaperone. Chaperone must be on the course with the child.

UNDER 18 YEARS

Must have a waiver signed by parent or natural guardian at the harness house. As required by Florida Statute 744.301, only a Natural Guardian (natural or adoptive parent) may sign a waiver for anyone under 18 years of age to participate on any Treetop Trek course. No other signature is permitted under this statute. [Under 18]

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

56″ tall • harness max. 250 lbs. with 48″ waist & max. 26″ leg openings • Remember the course is physically challenging and weather can be extreme • Guests that are pregnant or have underlying health conditions that can put them in danger are strictly prohibited from participating.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Thunderstorms with lightning happen regularly in Florida. For the safety of our guests, Treetop Trek stops all course activities when lightning is detected. We are required to wait 30 minutes after the last bit of lightning is detected before resuming activities. No refunds or rainchecks available if a storm lasts the day. For safety, some courses are closed when wind gusts reach 25 mph or more. [Weather Policy]

By visiting Treetop Trek, you are voluntarily assuming all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. COVID-19 procedures developed due to state directives. [COVID-19 Procedures]

No refunds will be issued once a guest clears the orientation area, for weather or for failure to follow course and safety regulations. Failure to cancel or reschedule will result in a no call, no show and will be charged the full amount for the original reservation cost. [Refund Policy]

$35/person, $5 off for Members (Prices after Grand Opening Weekend.)

What to bring.

CLOSED TOE & HEEL SHOES

COMFORTABLE CLOTHES

AWESOME ATTITUDE

ELEVATE YOUR TIME TOGETHER

Team building, parties, or just want to do one of our treks? We’ll make sure your group has an amazing adventure.

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