Atlanta, get ready to fall in love!
Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, are officially calling Atlanta home, and they’re ready to meet you!
On November 6, Zoo Atlanta celebrated the grand opening of the Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, a new home for the city’s newest furry residents. The celebration marks an exciting new chapter for one of Atlanta’s most beloved attractions.
And here’s something worth celebrating: Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in the Southeast with giant pandas and one of just three in the entire United States!
A Big Atlanta Welcome!
City of Atlanta Chief Operating Officer LaChandra Burks joined the ribbon-cutting celebration on behalf of Mayor Andre Dickens, sharing a warm welcome for the pandas and a reminder of what makes Atlanta special.
“As two lifelong Atlantans, the Mayor and I know there’s something special about this city: Atlanta has always been a place where big ideas become possible because people believe in them…and then roll up their sleeves to make them happen,” Burks said.
And she had a special message for Ping Ping and Fu Shuang:
“I think our newest residents are going to find out pretty quickly what the rest of us already know…there’s no place quite like the ATL!”
Mayor Dickens also joined the celebration through a prerecorded video message, highlighting what the pandas’ arrival means for Atlanta.
“You know they say that every city has to have a great zoo. Well now we are one of three zoos in the United States that have giant pandas,” Dickens said.
More Than Just Adorable Faces
While Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are sure to win plenty of hearts, their arrival represents something even bigger.
Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda partnership began in 1999 and has helped advance wildlife conservation and research for more than 25 years. Over that time, the program has celebrated the birth of seven panda cubs and contributed more than $17 million toward conservation efforts.
The new Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove builds on that legacy.
Arthur M. Blank has supported Zoo Atlanta’s panda program since its beginning, and the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation contributed $6 million toward the new project.
It’s another example of Atlanta’s community partners coming together to create something special for residents, visitors and future generations.
Atlanta, It’s Time to Meet the Pandas!
Looking for a fun family outing, a weekend adventure or simply an excuse to see two incredibly cute pandas? Zoo Atlanta has you covered.
Beyond the excitement of meeting Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, their arrival offers families and children an opportunity to learn more about endangered wildlife, conservation and the importance of protecting animals around the world.
Plan your visit:
📍 Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
🌐 Visit Zoo Atlanta for tickets, hours and visitor information.
Two new pandas. One amazing city. And a whole lot of Atlanta love.
Welcome to the ATL, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang!
