Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Thailand - as I see it.

Chiang Mai Night Safari

Our visit started as we drove into the property and saw lots of beautiful flowers and plants, trees and animals all lining the roadway.  There were hundreds of scarlett ibis that looked real. From then on, the deer were grazing alongside the road every few yards.and were very tame. As we entered the main gate, there were huge statues of elephants.  Through out the complex were statues of animals for picture taking.

Elephant statues at entrance to Night Safari


Wild deer and elk at night on tour.
There was a cage with white tigers and a trainer with a baby white tiger only 6 months old who was right by the visitors.  He was very playful and large already.  We were welcomed and invited to one of the trains that took us through the animal areas.  We saw lions, tigers, wild boar, elephants, giraffes, deer, elk, hyenas, buffalo, bison, zebras, vultures, and many other wild birds like emu and ostrich.  Our tour was in English and lasted for one hour on the northern side and one hour on the southern side.

Giraffe Statues.
After the train rides, we saw a Thai Cultural Dance performance.  The dancers had on beautiful costumes in various colors.  Then there was a sound and lazer lights show over the water with beautiful music.

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