Treetop Trek inside Brevard Zoo
Family of 4
~$80–$130 for Treetop Trek add-on (check brevardzoo.
Duration
2–3 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 7 and up
About
There are adventure experiences, and then there's Treetop Trek at Brevard Zoo — an aerial ropes course and zip-line adventure where you're literally gliding over African savanna animal exhibits. If your kid is seven or older and has even a hint of adventure in them, this is going to be one of the most memorable experiences of their childhood.
Nested within the grounds of the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Treetop Trek takes participants through a series of elevated platforms, rope bridges, and zip-line runs suspended above the zoo's animal habitats. At certain points, you're looking down at giraffes, rhinos, and other savanna animals while gliding through the air. The combination of adrenaline rush and genuine wildlife encounter is something no other attraction in Florida can replicate.
It's an add-on experience to the zoo, so plan to combine it with a regular zoo admission for a full day. The aerial adventure takes 2–3 hours to complete depending on pace and group size. The course is designed for ages 7 and up with height and weight minimums — check the Brevard Zoo website before booking.
Book in advance. This experience has limited capacity per session and sells out, especially on weekends and school holidays. Morning sessions are preferable — Florida heat in the afternoons is real, and you'll be working your way through a physical course.
For families with school-age kids who've outgrown purely passive zoo visits, Treetop Trek reinvents the zoo experience entirely. It's educational, physically engaging, and flat-out thrilling — the kind of outing kids request for their birthday.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
No
Nursing / Changing
Limited
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings for shorter waits
Wait Times
Book in advance — limited capacity per session
Nearby Food
Brevard Zoo has multiple dining options on-site.
Why Kids Love It
A zip-line and aerial ropes course adventure suspended over the African savanna animal exhibits at Brevard Zoo. Kids zip above giraffes and rhinos — an impossibly cool combination of adventure sports and zoo experience that you can't get anywhere else in Florida.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Book Treetop Trek in advance — it sells out, especially on weekends.
- Check height and weight requirements before going — there are minimums for safety.
- Wear closed-toe shoes — sandals are not permitted on the course.
- Book a morning session before Florida afternoon heat kicks in.
- Combine with a standard zoo visit for a full day at Brevard Zoo.
What to Bring
- Closed-toe shoes (required)
- Comfortable athletic clothes
- Sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera (if harness allows)
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
~$80–$130 for Treetop Trek add-on (check brevardzoo.
Tips to Save
- Brevard Zoo members get discounts on Treetop Trek.
- Consider a family membership if you plan multiple visits.