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Motithang Takin Preserve

Thimphu, Bhutan
Ranked #6 of 13 attractions in Thimphu
3.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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San Clemente, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Yes, the few enclosed Takins are cute and interesting creatures. But seriously folks, this is little more than that. Adding in a couple of hog deer does not make it any better. A large portion of the trail was closed off, but I cannot imagine it would help the experience. If you really want to see what a Takin looks... More

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Paris, France
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77 reviews 77 reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I have never heard of this beast; he's pretty impressive. We fed him grass and enjoyed our moment with him. It was worth the brief detour. Nothing else to see but weavers working adjacent to pen. The prices for those objects are good as is the quality. More

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Houston, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Nice large enclosures for the takins. Other animals that have been brought to the preserve only add to the experience. Current construction projects tend to detract at the moment, but it is good to see that the government is working on improvements. Could stand to have a better viewing area for photography. At the moment you have to find a... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This is a small reserve, a bit of a walk from the entrance to some enclosures with takin and some deer. No other animals, minimal information. Forest behind, but no sense of a real natural environment or of other related animals or birds or fauna. Not at all a zoo of Bhutanese fauna or flora. I understand the takin is... More

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Kuala Lumpur
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The Bhutanese seem proud of this unique animal. Though not the highlight of our visit, we enjoyed the walk and and seeing a bit more of the countryside. g with the flow! More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The park is a bit dark and it is sometimes not easy to see this strange animal. However, this is a must if you're interested to see what a takin looks like. More

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San francisco
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The animal lives in Bhutan only, interesting. The takins were being fed when we visited. they seems like peaceful animals, just like the country More

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Geelong, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

This little 'zoo' will obviously improve as there is lots of building going on. It was great to see a large number of Takin, the national animal. Also good to see some locals weaving and selling their goods. More

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Hong Kong
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Don't go with too much of expectation depsite the name "preserve". It's worth going because you won't be able to see Takin elsewhere. More

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Guwahati
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

On the way to Bhutan Telecom Tower, this is a small zoo where one can have a close look atTakin , the national animal of Bhutan . Involves a short walk from the entrance . The animals are kept at an enclosure along with few deers. There are couple of huts around with looms where one can buy linen or... More

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