Zoo Atlanta PandaCam Returns for New Giant Pandas
The new giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will be viewable remotely through a partnership with Cricket Wireless.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Wildlife
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Zoo Atlanta has partnered with Cricket Wireless to bring back the popular PandaCam for remote public viewing. The announcement follows the recent arrival of two new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, to the facility.
Why it matters
The reintroduction of the PandaCam allows the Atlanta community to monitor the new pandas remotely as they settle into their habitat. This partnership ensures that local families can follow the animals' integration ahead of the public habitat opening.
Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, officially arrived at the zoo on September 27, 2026. The PandaCam will support public viewing as part of a multi-year partnership between the zoo and Cricket Wireless.
The players
Zoo Atlanta
A major non-profit zoological institution that focuses on animal care, research, and public education programs in the city.
Cricket Wireless
A national wireless services provider that is partnering with the zoo to supply the technology for the PandaCam broadcast.
The details
The PandaCam will utilize infrastructure provided through the partnership with Cricket Wireless to provide remote video access. This system is designed to facilitate observation of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang as they transition to their new environment within the zoo. The animals are currently preparing for their move into the expanded, specialized habitat area.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Zoo Atlanta.
November 6, 2026: The Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove is scheduled to open to the public.
The Home Front
This development follows a long tradition of wildlife-monitoring technology used to connect city residents with conservation efforts. It marks an update to the viewing infrastructure previously established at the zoo before the arrival of the new giant pandas.
Residents can prepare to monitor the new pandas remotely via the upcoming PandaCam launch before the habitat opens in November. Check the official Zoo Atlanta website for updates on when the stream will go live to ensure your household can tune in.
The takeaway
The return of the PandaCam offers a convenient way for families to stay connected to the new pandas at Zoo Atlanta. Keep an eye on the zoo's digital channels for the link to the live stream as the facility prepares for the November habitat opening.
What happens next
The Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove is scheduled to open to the public on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
To learn more about local animal monitoring efforts, visit Wildlife.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta.
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