Segways Silently Roam Zoo

[Tywais]

Segways silently roam zoo

September 7, 2012 by Wanwisa Ngamsangchaikit

CHIANG MAI, 6 September 2012: Thailand’s only night safari targets what it calls generation X travellers (born early 1960s to early 1980s) by introducing the Segway Personal Transporter to get around the park silently.

The electric self balanced vehicle are ideal for visitors who want to minimalise their presence and noise to observe the animals up-close.

Introduced by Chiang Mai Segway Tour late last year at the 131-hectare zoo, the venture cost Bt2.5 million in equipment, transporters and servicing support. It offers visitors an alternative to walking around the park or using the zoo’s vehicles.

More here - ttrweekly

[philw]

Nice promo..............

[MESmith]

799 baht for 30 minute ride!!!

[Tywais]

799 baht for 30 minute ride!!!

Wonder if there is a Segway mafia - one scratch and big baht.

[xen]

799 baht for 30 minute ride!!!

Wonder if there is a Segway mafia - one scratch and big baht.

Hahhahhahahah ................., yes , but haven't we become such a cynical bunch .

[harrry]

799 baht for 30 minute ride!!!

Wonder if there is a Segway mafia - one scratch and big baht.

Or we feed you to the tigers.

[Gonzo the Face]

799 baht for 30 minute ride!!!

Wonder if there is a Segway mafia - one scratch and big baht.

Or we feed you to the tigers.

Tigers or Crocs..... which is better to be eaten by...... so far 1 vote missing... maybe

Edited September 8, 2012 by Gonzo the Face

[dave2]

re .

Wonder if there is a Segway mafia - one scratch and big baht

yes .... its already been organised to take the guilty ones to their office

down a soi by wat suan dok : )

dave2

[Payboy]

799 baht for 30 minute ride!!!

Wonder if there is a Segway mafia - one scratch and big baht.

Somehow conjures up images of a handbag stand-off.

[wellred]

I done the Segway temple tour in Chiang Mai last time. Think it was like 1500 baht but looking back it would have been cheaper and probably more fun to just hire a tuk tuk. I guess half the thrill is being on a segway.

[circusman]

I have been there twice in 2 weeks (We have the goldcard which costs 500 baht for 6 months entrance) and have not seen a single visitor there riding a segway. There is obviously a learning curve to using one of these space age vehicles. You don't just climb on and tell it to go.