Zoo Atlanta continues panda fundraising

By Charles Edwards

Atlanta, GA – Facing a December deadline to raise 500 thousand dollars to preserve its panda program, Zoo Atlanta continues its fundraising push this weekend.

The tourist attraction holds its "pandemonium" event. Everything thing from activities for children to refreshments and music is designed to bring in families and Zoo Supporters.

Zoo Atlanta marketing executive Marcus Margerum says the event is one of many ways to bring in much needed dollars.

MARGERUM: "So, it's really a combination of a variety of programs that we're using to develop a 5 year plan to keep the panda program here."

Around the world, there are 1600 pandas left in the wild. Margerum says the Zoo has used its panda program to researching effective ways to breed more pandas.

Zoo Atlanta has raised 124 thousand dollars toward its goal.