After a quarter-century hosting giant pandas, Zoo Atlanta is saying goodbye to its beloved residents. The zoo announced its four Giant Pandas: Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun will make their way home on (date TBD).

The zoo announced that pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will travel to China in mid-October 2024 as Zoo Atlanta’s agreement with China expires. Currently, the four pandas are some of the only members of their species in the United States - the others being Yun Chuan and Xin Bao at the San Diego Zoo.

The pandas at Zoo Atlanta officially have a departure date. The zoo announced Friday that the four giant pandas, Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will travel to China in the middle of next month. Although the zoo said it is “not able to share specifics on the pandas’ departure timeline.”