Thousands of low-income students at San Antonio Independent School District campuses will be able to visit the San Antonio Zoo’s new Congo Falls exhibit thanks to a local family’s donation.
The family of the late Carlos Alvarez — the beer magnates who first imported Corona into the U.S. — made a $1 million donation to the San Antonio Zoo’s capital campaign. The donation will cover tickets for 2nd graders at SAISD’s Title I schools — campuses where a large number of students are low-income — to go see the gorillas.
“Congo Falls represents an extraordinary opportunity to inspire future generations while advancing conservation efforts,” John Brozovich, Alvarez’s son-in-law, said in a statement. “Education, especially for children who may not otherwise have access, is deeply important to us, and we hope this support helps create meaningful experiences for students from Title I schools for years to come.”
Officials from the Zoo said 30 campuses will participate, sending more than 3,000 students to see the new exhibit.
“This initiative will offer more than just a field trip; it is a powerful investment in the future of conservation, education, and the children of our community,” San Antonio President and CEO Tim Morrow said in a statement.
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