See exclusive look at Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas ahead of public debut
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY
Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM · 1 min read
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are making their public debut at Zoo Atlanta's new Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove on Friday.