Sedona & Camp Verde: Zip Line Tour Over Wildlife Park

Summary

Soar above lions and giraffes on Arizona’s wildest zip lines

You’ll climb high above Out of Africa Wildlife Park near Sedona, fly over lions and giraffes on five zip lines (plus a rope bridge), and race your friends on the final 1,200-foot stretch—all with a local guide who knows every animal by name. Expect nerves, laughter, and some wild Arizona views you won’t forget soon.

What’s the experience like?

“Wait, are those actually lions down there?” That’s what I blurted out as we were halfway up the first tower at Out of Africa Wildlife Park near Sedona. Our guide, Matt, just grinned and nodded—he’d clearly heard it a hundred times before. The steps felt higher than I expected (75 feet is no joke if you’re not great with heights), but the view from the top? You can see the whole park spread out—patches of green, dusty enclosures, and then these flashes of movement below: zebras, a sleepy rhino, and yes, real lions. My palms were sweaty before I even clipped in.

The first zip line was honestly a blur—wind in my ears, that weird metallic tang from the harness, someone behind me whooped as we zipped past the tigers’ pen. There’s this rope bridge between two of the lines where you can hear peacocks calling somewhere off to the left. Matt kept tossing out little facts about each animal (“that one’s called Shira, she likes sunbathing”), but sometimes I missed them because I was too busy looking down or just trying to breathe. The group was small enough that nobody felt rushed; everyone got their moment to freak out or laugh or just stand there staring at a giraffe munching leaves.

I didn’t expect to feel so oddly calm by the time we hit the last run—the Racing Raptor triple zip. It’s 1,200 feet long and three people go at once. I raced this kid from Phoenix (he won, obviously). The wind dries your eyes out and you can smell hay and something sweet—maybe whatever they feed the animals? At some point I realized my hands had stopped shaking. Afterward we all kind of lingered on the ground for a minute; nobody wanted to leave yet. So yeah, if you’re anywhere near Sedona or Camp Verde and want something more than just red rocks—this zip line tour is weirdly unforgettable. I still think about that view from way up there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zip line tour at wildlife park

• Climb tallest structure in park
• View wildlife park from platform
• Zip line on five lines
• Cross rope bridge
• Complete 1,200' Racing Raptor zip

Top questions

How long does the Sedona zip line tour last?

The tour lasts around 2 to 2.5 hours total.

Is transport included for this Out of Africa Wildlife Park zip line tour?

Yes, transport by private vehicle is included in your booking.

What animals do you see during the zip line tour?

You’ll fly above lions, tigers, bears, zebra, giraffe, rhino, and other wildlife in their enclosures.

Is there an age or weight limit for participants?

Yes—participants must be at least 8 years old and weigh between 60-270 pounds.

How many people are in each group?

Groups are usually no larger than 12 unless special arrangements are made.

Is lunch included in this Sedona zip line adventure?

No meals are included; only gear and transport are provided.

Are guides present throughout the experience?

Yes—a local professional guide leads every group through all five lines.

Where is Out of Africa Wildlife Park located?

The park is in Camp Verde, about 20 minutes from Sedona in Central Arizona.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup by private vehicle from designated points near Sedona or Camp Verde, all safety gear like helmets provided on-site, guidance from local staff throughout every stage of the zip line course (including animal facts along the way), plus all local taxes covered so you can just focus on flying over wildlife—not paperwork.