Does Zoo Atlanta have giant pandas?
Yes! Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta on September 27, 2026. The pandas are currently completing a routine quarantine period behind the scenes, so they are not
yet visible.
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are at Zoo Atlanta through a new International Cooperative Research Agreement on Giant Panda Conservation, initiated between Zoo Atlanta and
the China Wildlife Conservation Association. This agreement was announced on April 23, 2026.
Who are the giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta?
The giant pandas are male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang (pronounced Foo Shwong). Both were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China. Ping Ping was born March 17, 2020, and Fu Shuang was born October 18, 2020.
Where are Ping Ping and Fu Shuang right now?
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are currently behind the scenes completing a routine quarantine period, so they are not yet visible.
When will Members and guests be able to see the pandas?
Zoo Atlanta will make future announcements about when Members and guests will be able to see the pandas; stay tuned for updates.
What is happening with the giant panda habitat?
Zoo Atlanta will make future announcements about the pandas’ new home, including its name and design details.
How does the new giant panda agreement impact conservation?
Through this new agreement, Zoo Atlanta will once again be able to have a meaningful impact on the conservation of giant pandas, a species currently classified as Vulnerable by the Institute for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Zoo Atlanta’s conservation support has previously benefited habitat restoration, nature reserve management, ranger support, and more. We are excited to be able to see these efforts continue for the benefit of wild giant pandas, the majority of which live on nature reserves in China. In addition to the conservation of the species, the Zoo’s partnership with colleagues at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a Signature Conservation Partner of Zoo Atlanta, has forged a longtime legacy of collaboration and information exchange toward shared goals of the professional care and study of giant pandas.
What happened to the original giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta?
Zoo Atlanta’s original giant panda agreement with China expired in October 2024, the year which also marked the 25th anniversary of the Zoo’s giant panda program. On October 12, 2024, the four remaining giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta – original pair Lun Lun and Yang Yang and their two youngest offspring – departed Atlanta for China. All now reside at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, as do Lun Lun’s and Yang Yang’s first five offspring (Mei Lan, Xi Lan, Po, Mei Lun and Mei Huan).