Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Welcome New Giant Pandas to Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta officially welcomed two new six-year-old giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, to the public after a month-long quarantine. The pandas debuted in the all-new Panda Grove, which features two indoor rooms and two outdoor habitats. This arrival marks a significant moment for Zoo Atlanta, as the pandas will reside there for the next 10 years under an agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. A grand ceremony was held to commemorate their debut, with Zoo Atlanta President and CEO Raymond King highlighting the event as historic and a testament to the power of partnership. Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng emphasized the pandas' arrival as a symbol of practical subnational cooperation between China and the U.S., fostering affinity between the two peoples and contributing to global biodiversity protection. U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, along with First Lady Marty Kemp, sent video welcome messages.
