My Quynh Safari Park Map for UPSC CSE

This page contains the map of My Quynh Safari Park which is in news. We have added important notes on it as well.

• An outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in southern Vietnam zoos resulted in the deaths of several large carnivores.

• The virus poses risks to wildlife and human health, as it can infect mammals and occasionally humans.

• Cause for the outbreak:

  • H5N1 bird flu virus confirmed by the National Center for Animal Health Diagnosis.
  • Deaths of 47 tigers, 3 lions, and a panther occurred in August and September 2024.

• Zoo Locations:

  • My Quynh Safari Park:
    • Location: Long An Province, southern Vietnam.
    • Distance: South of Ho Chi Minh City.
    • Known for housing large carnivores and various wildlife.
  • Vuon Xoai Zoo:
    • Location: Dong Nai Province, near Ho Chi Minh City.
    • Distance: 40 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
    • Popular tourist destination, housing a variety of animals.

• Exam Tip: Remember the parks' and zoo's names, the country (Vietnam), and the reason they were in the news (H5N1 bird flu outbreak).