VR101 New York Bronx Zoo

Started by seilbahnbilder.ch, Mar 22 2009 12:00 AM

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#1 seilbahnbilder.ch

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Posted 22 March 2009 - 12:00 AM

Is there any operating schedule or is the cablecar open every day?

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#2 northeastskier

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Posted 22 March 2009 - 05:25 AM

seilbahnbilder.ch, on Mar 22 2009, 01:00 AM, said:

Is there any operating schedule or is the cablecar open every day?

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It's open every day for skyrides.
(www.bronxzoo.com)

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#3 kwoodsparky

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Posted 22 March 2009 - 09:27 AM

It ahs been closed until further notice, perhaps permanently
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/..._skyfari-2.html

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#4 seilbahnbilder.ch

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Posted 22 March 2009 - 01:25 PM

Yes, unfortunately I saw your post not before I left. They already started to demolish the cable car :sad:

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#5 vonrollskyway1

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Posted 22 March 2009 - 03:20 PM

thats pretty sad.another classic vr101 gone.the san diego zoo has the same ride type,even called the skyfari.i wonder what is going to happen to all the gondolas and vr 101 parts?

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#6 vonrollskyway1

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Posted 16 April 2009 - 10:02 PM

news fron the san diego zoo.i guess they put in a bid for the entire ride.now due to ansi regulations on a granfathered ride,can the possible new owners relocate a vr 101 ride.?the zoological socitity of san diego is 100% non govermental.can they bypass the ansi regulations?the sd zoo skyfari is a state of california historical landmark.cant be touched..can someone help with the ansi regulations on moving a grandfathered ride????

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#7 vonrollskyway1

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Posted 22 May 2009 - 03:43 PM

the latest on the bronx zoo vr 101.the bronx zoo skyfari will have a new life in columbia!as of 5/21/2009 the company skytrans bought the classic vr 101.its a 95%done deal.the ride will be longer as 2 more towers will be added.all the info i got is from the lead mechanic at the bronx zoo.im also in talks with him as for buying a vr 101 grip and hanger arm.ill keep everyone posted as i find out more.im very happy that it will NOT be scrapped!!!

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