Now Open: Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have made their long-awaited debut in all-new habitat spaces

The new Atlanta home of giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, opened on November 6, 2026. Highly anticipated since the pandas’ arrival in Atlanta on September 27, the debut marks the first time Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have been visible to Members and guests.

Throughout Opening Weekend, visitors will enjoy commemorative giveaways and community activations celebrating this historic milestone. Zoo Atlanta Members have special opportunities to see Ping Ping and Fu Shuang before the Zoo opens during Members-Only Panda Mornings: On Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, Members may enter to see the pandas at 8:30 a.m. From Monday, November 9 through Sunday, November 22, Members may enter at 8 a.m.

Ping Ping (male) and Fu Shuang (female), both 6 years old, were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding – a Signature Conservation Partner of Zoo Atlanta. The pandas are in Atlanta through a new International Cooperative Research Agreement on Giant Panda Conservation, initiated between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. Zoo Atlanta is now one of only three zoos in the U.S. to house giant pandas and is the only zoological organization in the Southeast the species calls home.

“This is an extraordinary moment in history for Zoo Atlanta, the City of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and beyond. Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to be able to introduce Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to our Members and guests,” said Raymond B. King, President and CEO. “We are honored to be the stewards of a species that not only brings joy and wonder to people around the world, but which also represents a conservation success story. Thanks to this new giant panda agreement, vital conservation work will be able to continue thanks to a deeply valued collaboration with our partners in China and a shared commitment to preserving these treasured animals for future generations in the wild.”

A $6 million update to the Zoo’s original giant panda habitat spaces, funded with a generous grant from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove includes many new features designed with giant panda wellbeing in mind, as well as new experiences for Members and guests. The giant panda dayrooms have been expanded and upgraded to include new climbing structures and a pool in each. The outdoor habitats also feature new climbing structures.

The appearance of the complex has been entirely redesigned, with tranquil surroundings promoting a contemplative experience. New additions include the David Landis sculpture Reflecting the Wild, generously donated by Dr. Ron and Judy Goldstein, as well as water features with aquatic flora.

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About Zoo Atlanta
A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include a transformed African Savanna featuring expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostrich, warthogs, meerkats, and rhinos; one of North America’s largest populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include a newly updated African lion complex, opened in April 2025, and the state-of-the-art Rollins Animal Health Center, completed in 2024. In April 2026, Zoo Atlanta announced a new International Cooperative Research Agreement on Giant Panda Conservation, initiated between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. As part of this agreement, two new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived in Atlanta on September 27, 2026, and their newly updated Atlanta home, Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, will open on November 6. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.