The pandas have arrived--Cricket Wireless and Zoo Atlanta keep fans connected to every moment

Key Takeaways:

• PandaCam presented by Cricket returns, keeping fans connected to all the fun, curiosity, and milestones of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang.
• Cricket Wireless and Zoo Atlanta have renewed their relationship through a new multi-year agreement, continuing Cricket's role as proud Zoo Atlanta sponsor.
• The expanded relationship will create new opportunities for Atlanta families, Zoo visitors, and fans everywhere to stay connected to the giant pandas.
• Stay tuned for exciting announcements on the future launch of PandaCam.

ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The news: All eyes will be on Atlanta through PandaCam presented by Cricket, connecting fans from around the world with Ping Ping and Fu Shuang the giant pandas. Fans will be able to observe giant panda behaviors as Cricket and Zoo Atlanta make sure no one misses a panda milestone.

More details: Cricket Wireless and Zoo Atlanta have announced a multi-year renewal of their relationship, ensuring Cricket will continue its role as a proud sponsor of one of Atlanta's most beloved community destinations. Building on years of support, the renewed agreement will bring even more opportunities for Atlanta families and Zoo visitors to connect with the Zoo and its beloved animals.

Quotable: "At Cricket, we believe connection can bring people closer to the moments they love, whether they're together at the Zoo or watching from home," said Angela Rittgers, president of Cricket Wireless. "Through our continued support of Zoo Atlanta and the return of PandaCam, families and fans everywhere can follow Ping Ping and Fu Shuang and share in every memorable moment."

"Giant pandas are a rare and treasured species beloved by people around the world. Thanks to our partnership with Cricket Wireless, with the launch of PandaCam, panda fans will be able to watch them regardless of where they are," said Raymond B. King, president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta. "We look forward to new opportunities to engage our visitors and community through this valued collaboration."

Together, Cricket Wireless and Zoo Atlanta will continue creating memorable experiences that bring families, communities, and panda fans closer to the moments they love. Stay tuned for exciting announcements on the launch of PandaCam.

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About Zoo Atlanta

A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include a transformed African Savanna featuring expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostrich, warthogs, meerkats, and rhinos; one of North America's largest populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include a newly updated African lion complex, opened in April 2025, and the state-of-the-art Rollins Animal Health Center, completed in 2024. In April 2026, Zoo Atlanta announced that through a new International Cooperative Research Agreement on Giant Panda Conservation, initiated between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association As part of this agreement, two new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 27, 2026, and their newly updated Atlanta home, Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, will open on November 6. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.

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