On April 23 (local time), Zoo Atlanta announced that a new International Cooperative Research Agreement on Giant Panda Conservation was initiated between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The future Atlanta pandas are male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang. Both were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China.
“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,” said Raymond B. King, President and CEO. “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.”
