12/05/2024 12:00:00 AMGuarding of the Rings: A Cherished UH Tradition at the Houston ZooUniversity of Houston students, alumni and guests will participate in the time-honored Guarding of the Rings tradition on Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Houston Zoo. This special event celebrates Cougar spirit and honors UH graduates as the zoo’s resident cougars, Shasta VII and his brother Louie, guard the rings of the University’s newest alumni.Shasta VII and Louie as cubs in 2022.University and Campus