Royal Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for Bhutan takin, the national animal of Bhutan. …
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Mar 15, 2025
As a rule, we usually don't visit zoos because I don't want to support the idea of keeping animals in captivity. But it was fascinating to see the unique animals and birds. The elevated walkways we…Full review by stork90
Mar 8, 2025
We had no idea what a takin was before today but enjoyed seeing them, and other native species, in the preserve near Thimphu. It’s a good walk around on an elevated walkway.Full review by EC13091
Feb 13, 2025
This place is a wildlife sanctuary dedicated to Bhutan’s national animal, the takin, which resembles a mix between a goat and a cow. Interesting enough, this place used to be a zoo which was closed a…Full review by bloodbubble
Hi! Could anyone tell me if there is anywhere in Bhutan where one can see the Takin "in the wild" instead of at the "preserve"? Any chance of seeing this Gnu-looking creature at any of the National Parks in Bhutan?
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At the reserve you see takins close up and perhaps touch them, although that's discouraged. I did touch them. They seem pretty tame at the reserve. They are probably used to being …
At the reserve you see takins close up and perhaps touch them, although that's discouraged. I did touch them. They seem pretty tame at the reserve. They are probably used to being around humans there
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