We’ve got some HUGE news, Atlanta! Zoo Atlanta just announced on social media that they’re expecting the arrival of two new giant pandas soon! We couldn’t be more excited.
The post says,
Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to announce that a new International Cooperative Research Agreement on Giant Panda Conservation was initiated between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association.
What are the new pandas like?
Zoo Atlanta is set to receive two new pandas from the program:
- Ping Ping, a male giant panda
- Fu Shuang, a female giant panda
Both pandas were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China.
Raymond B. King, president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta said in a statement,
Zoo Atlanta is delighted and honored to yet again be trusted as stewards of this treasured species and to partner with the China Wildlife Conservation Association on the continued conservation and research efforts that are the most important outcomes of this cooperation. We can’t wait to meet Ping Ping and Fu Shuang and to welcome our Members, guests, city, and community back to the wonder and joy of giant pandas.
When will the giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta?
We don’t know exactly when the pandas will arrive at Zoo Atlanta, since the news is so fresh. But as soon as we know, you’ll know too!
We can’t wait to meet Ping Ping and Fu Shuang soon!
