ARLINGTON, Texas — For anyone driving around Arlington, if a tall, ape-like creature suddenly emerges from the forest, don’t be alarmed. It’s not Bigfoot. It’s just a guy in a gorilla suit letting passersby know about Go Ape.
“Go Ape is an outdoor adventure company that specializes in aerial rope coursing and zip lines,” said Go Ape River Legacy site manager Elizabeth Thomas.
Tucked away at the back of River Legacy Park, guests can climb through the forest at heights up to 40 feet or they can take a 600-foot zipline across the Trinity River.
There are two adventures to choose from: a lower key (and lower elevation) course called Treetop Journey. The highest and most thrilling course is the Treetop Adventure.
Once guests pick their course, they’re encouraged to Go Ape!
“Going ape is just being adventurous and having that adventurous lifestyle,” Thomas said.
Some similar venues don’t allow kids to take part in the highest attractions. But at Go Ape, both adventures are open to pretty much everyone.
“As long as you’re 3-foot-3 you’re clear to go,” Thomas said.
Arlington is Go Ape’s second North Texas location. The other is in Plano, but both are unique.
If the thought of going up to 40-feet in the air sounds scary, don’t worry.
“We have had quite a few people come out and conquer their fears out here,” Thomas said.
Go Ape is only open on the weekends, but will begin operating four days a week in April and will open seven days a week after Memorial Day.