See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

Two giant pandas from China, named Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived at Zoo Atlanta in the United States on loan. The zoo built a new habitat called the Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove for them. The pandas made their public debut on Friday, where visitors could see them eating bamboo and resting in their new home.

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  1. Nov 6See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut
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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 4d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 4d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Atlanta’s new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absence

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WSAV-TVCenter· 3d ago

Zoo Atlanta giant pandas make highly anticipated debut

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Phys, WTOP Washington DC
PhysCenter· 3d ago

Atlanta's new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absence

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 4d ago

Atlanta’s new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absence

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 4d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang

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ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 4d ago

See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 4d ago

See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

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See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 4d ago

See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 4d ago

See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 4d ago

See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 4d ago

See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 4d ago

See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· 4d ago

Giant pandas debut Friday at Zoo Atlanta inside upgraded habitat

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TribliveLean Right· 4d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· New York Post, MyNorthwest
New York PostLean Right· 4d ago

Atlanta’s new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absence

MyNorthwestLean Right· 4d ago

Atlanta’s new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absence

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· 3d ago

US: Giant pandas from China make public debut at Atlanta zoo

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France 24Center· 4d ago

China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo

France 24Center· 4d ago

Giant pandas loaned by China make their public debut at US zoo

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