national zoo (located in motithang, thimphu): located on the same way to bbs tower, this sightseeing is popularly known as “takin reserve centre” or “motithang takin zoo/reserve”. here you can see takin endangered species found only in bhutan, nepal, china and burma, national animal of bhutan and unique combination of goat and an antelope. this reserve gives a great opportunity for photographers to click pictures of this unique animal is close proximity. the best time to visit is early morning, when they come out. as per the legend, divine madman known as lama drukpa kunley took the head of the goat and attached it to the skeleton of a cow. later he clapped his hands and to the surprise of villages grew full body, jumped up and ran into the meadow and began feeding. hence taking was born.