I can't tell you what type of palm this is but the trunks are a bright red and remain red.

I was impressed by the imagination in the landscaping. It appears that the bushses were designed to look like the roots of the trees.

The gardens were alot like a theme park. There

were many countries represented with a little touch of their culture.

The gardens covered more than 400 acres and was meticulously maintained.

In celebration of the Kings 82nd birthday they opened these gardens for free admission.

The landscaping would have put Disney to shame.

Again in Chiang Mai zoo the aviary was great. You walked among the birds and sometimes had to almost push them out of the way.

This is some kind of rooster.

Chiang Mai zoo was a little different than other zoos I've visited. Here some of the animals you could hand feed, like the Hippos. They were real beggers and also very vocal.