New Tradition in Partnership with San Antonio Zoo

At the Neotropica habitat, Texas A&M-San Antonio, in collaboration with the San Antonio Zoo, celebrated the success of students who earned their University Ring. The habitat is sponsored by the University. Neotropica features a unique catwalk system that allows 120% more habitat space for the jaguars. The newly implemented tradition places the o cial University Ring boxes in a large wooden chest, crafted by Practicum of Construction Management students from South San High School, part of the University’s ASPIRE Network.

A&M-San Antonio hopes that by partnering with the San Antonio Zoo, the University can share the new tradition and success of the students with not only the students’ friends and family but with the San Antonio community as well.

The Zoo Ring Day stems from the on-campus Ring Day tradition, where students ceremoniously receive their rings with their loved ones, celebrating their success and upcoming graduation from A&M-SA.

The University Ring Chest was placed in the Jaguar enclosure, where B’alam the Jaguar was released. B’alam paraded around the chest then placed his paws on it, posing for cameras and attendees.