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Zoo Atlanta

zoo Atlanta, United States

Zoo Atlanta, located in Grant Park, Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the oldest continuously operating zoological institutions in the southeastern United States, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). Its flagship Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Giant Panda Habitat once housed one of only 4 giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) populations in U.S. zoos, in partnership with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The zoo also hosts one of the largest western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gor

Zoo Atlanta houses giant pandas under international loan agreement with the China Conservation and Research Center, as part of the cooperative panda diplomacy and ex-situ conservation network.

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2016
Sep 3

Birth of Ya Lun

Ya Lun was born at atlanta_zoo.

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2016
Sep 3

Lun Lun Gives Birth to Twin Daughters Ya Lun and Xi Lun

At age 19, Lun Lun gave birth to her fifth litter โ€” twin females Ya Lun and Xi Lun.

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2016
Sep 3

Ya Lun born at Zoo Atlanta

Ya Lun born at Zoo Atlanta, twin of Xi Lun, to parents Lun Lun and Yang Yang.

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2013
Jul 15

Birth of Mei Huan

Mei Huan was born at atlanta_zoo.

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2013
Jul 15

Lun Lun Gives Birth to Twin Daughters Mei Lun and Mei Huan

Lun Lun gave birth to twin females Mei Lun and Mei Huan, the first surviving panda twins born in the US since 1987.

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2012
Nov 15

Birth of Po

Po was born at Atlanta Zoo.

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2010
Nov 3

Birth of A Bao (Atlanta)

A Bao was born at Zoo Atlanta, initially mistaken for male.

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2010
Nov 3

Lun Lun Gives Birth to Bao Lan

Lun Lun gave birth to Bao Lan (nicknamed Po), her third cub.

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2010
Nov 3

Po born

Po born at Zoo Atlanta, daughter of Lun Lun and Yang Yang, named after Kung Fu Panda.

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2010
Jul 15

Birth of Bao Lan

Bao Lan was born at atlanta_zoo.

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Where Pandas Live: The Complete Global Distribution Guide

The giant panda diaspora spans 58 locations across continents โ€” from the misty bamboo forests of Sichuan to climate-controlled enclosures in Singapore, from mountain reserves that shelter free-ranging pandas to urban zoos that host celebrities. This article provides the definitive guide to panda geography: where they live, why they're there, what the distribution reveals about conservation history, and how the map has changed from 1869 to today.

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Global Panda Map: Where Can You See Pandas Around the World?

Giant pandas don't just live in China โ€” they're animal ambassadors in zoos across the globe! Grab your imaginary passport and take a tour of the world's panda hotspots, from Washington D.C. to Tokyo to Berlin to Seoul. Discover which countries host pandas, what makes each panda home special, and how you can visit pandas near you!

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Pandas Born in America: Meet the ABC Panda Cubs

Tai Shan, Bao Bao, Bei Bei, Xiao Qi Ji โ€” these pandas were born in the United States and became American celebrities! Meet the ABC (American-Born Cubs) pandas, learn their funny nicknames, and discover what made each one special!

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Coordinates: 33.7345 N, 84.3725 W

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About Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta, located in Grant Park, Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the oldest continuously operating zoological institutions in the southeastern United States, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). Its flagship Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Giant Panda Habitat once housed one of only 4 giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) populations in U.S. zoos, in partnership with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The zoo also hosts one of the largest western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gor