September 6 2006:
Zoo Atlanta Panda Gives Birth

Mei Lan

Panda Cam

Zoo Atlanta animal management staff confirmed today that 9-year-old female giant panda Lun Lun (Loon Loon), and 8-year-old male giant panda Yang Yang (Yahng Yahng) successfully produced a cub. Delivery took place at 4:51 p.m. in a specially constructed birthing den in the Giant Panda Building at Zoo Atlanta.

This panda cub birth at Zoo Atlanta is the fifth birth in a U.S. zoo within the last six years. Only an estimated 1,600 to 3,000 giant pandas remain in the wild today, with 185 additional living in captivity.

UPDATE: January 12, 2007

Starting Friday, January 12, guests may get a glimpse of Zoo Atlanta's panda cub as she explores her indoor habitat with Lun Lun during Mei Lan Preview Days! Although both mother and cub will have access to the habitat during this time, viewing may be limited. Mei Lan is still perfecting her newfound walking skills, and Lun Lun may opt at any time for a break off-view.

Zoo Atlanta exhibits, interprets, studies and cares for animals in world-class environments. The Zoo's mission is to conserve biodiversity throughout the world, educate and entertain the public and contribute to the cultural life of the community.

Home to three Giant Pandas: Lun Lun, Mei Lan and Yang Yang. The Zoo's collection consists of nearly 1,000 specimens, representing 250 species of animals from all over the world, living in natural environments.

Zoo Atlanta is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.