Eagle Zip Adventures FAQS
What is the Eagle Zip Adventure Ride?
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to fly like an eagle? Ride the Eagle Zip Adventure Ride and find out. On this tandem zip ride, guests board on the ride platform next to Wade Hall. Once seated and strapped-in they are pulled backwards over Waterfowl Lake and up to a tower rises 150 feet above the Zoo where riders can see all the way to downtown Cleveland. After pausing at the top for a moment, riders are released for a thrilling 35 mile an hour zip ride back down to the starting platform. You’ll feel like an eagle soaring through the air on this exhilarating ride.
How many zip lines are there?
There are two lines that can be operated simultaneously. Tower #1 is 701’ long and Tower #2 is 739’ long.
How long is the ride?
Each line can accommodate up to 60 riders per hour (30 cycles) on average. Ride times may vary but the average time from loading to unloading is 5 minutes.
How fast is the ride?
When being pulled up to the tower, the cart moves at 20 mph. On the descent back to the loading platform, you will reach speeds up to 35 mph before automatically slowing down.
How safe is the ride?
Each rider is securely restrained during the ride. The ride undergoes a rigorous daily, monthly, and annual inspection and is licensed by the State of Ohio Amusement Ride Safety Division.
What are the requirements to ride?
- Minimum rider height is 42”
- Riders between 42” – 47” tall must ride with a paying adult
- Riders 48” or taller may ride alone
- Maximum weight is 300 lbs. for a single rider and 450 lbs. for two riders
- Riders will be weighed prior to boarding
- Maximum capacity is two riders per cart and one rider per seat
- Passengers with physical disabilities must be able to transfer into seat and secure into the restraints
- Legs must be present to the knee at a minimum
- Riders must not have an impairment which prevents a normal seating position or use of the safety restraints
Who should not ride?
- Expectant mothers - Due to the nature of the restraining device (i.e. lap belt), expectant mothers are discouraged from riding, and will be verbally warned that a lap band could place undue force or pressure on the baby
- Those with heart conditions or high blood pressure
- Those with serious back or neck issues
- Those with motion sickness or fear of heights
- Those with health problems that may make them vulnerable to injury
Can I take pictures on the ride?
All personal and loose items, including phones and cameras will need to be stored on deck in the designated space provided.
Can I purchase a souvenir picture of my ride?
A camera provided by Kool Replay is mounted on the ride cart and will automatically capture your experience. Once the ride is over, you can scan the QR Code provided to access your free preview or purchase to get the full content.
- Photo: $8.00
- Video: $12.00
- Combo: $15.00
Cameras cannot be disabled by the ride attendants.
If you forget to scan the QR code after your ride, you can visit the webpage directly at
eaglezipadventure.com where you can search for your photo/video. Questions about your photo/video and purchases of these items should be directed to Kool Replay's customer support at
[email protected].
What are the hours of the ride?
- Peak season hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily and during special events.
- Off-season hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (weather and temperature permitting)
- All hours are weather and temperature permitting. Ride cannot operate during thunder and lightning storms, rainstorms, snowstorms, and winds exceeding 33 mph.
How much does it cost to ride?
- $8.00 for Cleveland Zoological Society Members
- $9.00 for the general public
- Guests who purchase the Wild Savings Pass will also receive $1 off the price of a ride ticket.
Where can I purchase tickets?
- Tickets can be purchased at the Circle of Wildlife Carousel and at the 4D Theater.
Who built the ride?
The ride is engineered, constructed, and installed by Altitude Rides and Attractions. Regency Construction provided the site work.