A Swift Fox lying inside a hollowed out log.
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Sichuan Takin

A Sichuan Takin

Two female and one male Sichuan Takin live at the Red River Zoo. Their exhibit is located along Takin Ridge behind the Carousel Pavilion. The Red River Zoo’s Sichuan Takin are a part of Species Survival Plan (SSP). Scientists and zoo…

Jacob Sheep

Jacob Sheep

See our flock or Jacob Sheep at the Children’s Zoo Farm! What do I look like? I have a black and white spotted wool coat. Some of my black spots are specific to what kind of breed I am. For example, the spots that are around my muzzle, eyes, shoulders…

Grey Wolf

Grey Wolf

Meet the Animals Grey Wolf The Red River Zoo wolf pack has two adult wolves and 4 new wolf pups. The mother of the wolf pups was a member of our original wolf pack. Our Grey Wolves are in The Spirits of the Forest Grey Wolf Exhibit, which first opened in 2008. What do…

Swift Fox

Swift Fox

The Red River Zoo is the home of two Swift Fox. Zoo guests can check out their exhibit located next to the North American River Otter exhibit. Their den was originally built in 2011, but was expanded in 2019. What do I look like? I am a…

Bactrian Camel

Bactrian Camel

The Red River Zoo is home to a small herd of Bactrian Camels. What do I look like? I am a mammal that resembles a horse. I have a large body with four legs and a long nose. On average, I weigh more than 1,800 pounds and I am over seven…

Pallas Cat

Pallas Cat

The Zoo currently has three Pallas’ Cats that are part of the Species Survival Plan. (SSP). Scientists and zoo professionals work together to help endangered and threatened species through cooperative breeding programs, research…

North American River Otter

North American River Otter

The Red River Zoo is home to two otters, Annabelle and Butler. In the winter month the Zoo drains the otter pool, but that doesn’t bother the otters at all. They have loads of fun sliding down their slopes and playing with…

Red Panda

A Red Panda

The Red River Zoo has made significant contributions to Red Panda conservation. More than 25% of Chinese Red Pandas found in Zoos across the country were born at the Red River Zoo! The Red River Zoo is known locally and…