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Go Ape is an outdoor activity company. They're known for high rope courses.

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Do Go Ape pay breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Go Ape.

Entertainment Companies who pay breaks include Manchester United, Sterling Event Group and Royal Ballet and Opera.

Last updated 1 February 2026

How we know this

Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and February 2026.

94% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

Why this matters

A good job should have paid breaks.

You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

Which entertainment companies pay breaks?

Jobs where breaks are paid

What people are saying about sick pay at Go Ape

  • Best thing

    The staff perk of going to any Go Ape site for free is a great perk. The people you work with are chill and are a good laugh so it makes your time at work so fun. The job itself is fun and no two days are the same. Nobody is too serious, only when it comes to being safe and helping customers.

    Worst thing

    20 minute breaks, pay is minimum wage for a quite a tiring and strenuous job. On hot days, you are very hot and sweaty in the outdoors all day.

    8.5

    Instructor at Go Ape, August 2025

  • Best thing

    Fun and interesting role. Great working outside when weather is good. Meet some interesting people.

    Worst thing

    Head office don’t understand or appreciate how hard we work. Hours are varied, don’t know how long your day will be until it’s over and you don’t know when it’ll start until the day before. Long and lots of shifts in Summer but can have a real lack of work outside of that. Very short breaks that get interrupted at times. Have to rely on team for support, one or two people not pulling their weight can ruin your day and break opportunities. Customers can sometimes be very rude and head office don’t support how we’re treated yet they’re the ones on salary with regular secure pay.

    3.9

    Activity instructor at Go Ape, June 2024

  • Best thing

    Fun environment

    Worst thing

    Progression opportunities. Varied hours. Never know how long you’re working for. Short breaks.

    3.5

    Activity instructor at Go Ape, June 2024

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