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 professionals work together to help endangered and threatened species through cooperative breeding programs, research, education, fundraising and reintroduction.
- Takin are most active in the winter, so that is a great time to see the Takin herd.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Genus: Budorcas