BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Binder Park Zoo has announced a “high-flying” attraction coming to the zoo this summer.
Construction has begun on a permanent aerial adventure called Charles and Lynn Zhang SkyLark Ridge.
The three-story ropes course style attraction will feature five modern zip lines that curve around the structure allowing participants to soar freely through the air suspended by a safety harness. A separate structure called “Little Larks” will have the same components but scaled for younger guests under 48” tall to have the same exciting experience.
An overhead tracking system allows guests the choice to walk or climb elements and obstacles like rope ladders, suspended bridges, cargo nets and more at their own pace on whatever level they choose to explore.
SkyLark Ridge is a custom project engineered for safety and designed by RCI Adventure Products, of Allegan.
The cost to build SkyLark Ridge is $2,000,000 of which the zoo has raised $1,800,000 to date in donations from benefactors.
Lead donors Charles and Lynn Zhang launched the fundraising campaign with an historic gift of $1,000,000 and the overall naming rights.
While zoo staff has not announced an exact opening date for SkyLark Ridge, it is expected to be open this summer.
