Zoo Atlanta debuts 2 new giant pandas

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Are you ready for more “pandamonium” in Atlanta? Zoo Atlanta will officially debut its two new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, on Friday. Visitors can see the pandas in person starting at 10:30 a.m.The grand opening comes after the pandas finished a month-long quarantine to adjust to their new home. Their habitat underwent a $6 million makeover to prepare for their arrival, including new climbing structures and pools in the dayrooms, water features and a sculpture.Ping Ping, whose name means “peace,” and Fu Shuang, meaning “double blessing,” were born in 2020 at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. They arrived in Atlanta on Sept. 27 via a special FedEx “Panda Express” flight.The debut comes after China recalled its pandas from U.S. zoos in 2024, including Zoo Atlanta’s Lun Lun and Yang Yang and their two youngest cubs after a 25-year loan agreement expired. The new pair is on a 10-year loan. This is a developing story. Check bac