PHOTO ESSAY: Destress Fest Participants Chill Out at Petting Zoo

Student Life

April 22, 2025 The Patriot Talon Multimedia, Photo Essays
A student lights up when given a piglet to hold during Destress Fest on April 9. Many students visited the event's petting zoo as a way to chill out before the upcoming finals. Photo by WHITNEY WORLEY.

By WHITNEY WORLEY/Contributor

On April 9, UT Tyler hosted Destress Fest to provide activities for students to take a break from studying.

“I thought Destress Fest was a really cool way of giving students an opportunity to relax and enjoy each other’s company while doing fun things!” Millie Jeske, a Destress Fest attendee said.

Some students came to the event’s petting zoo where they could pet a horse and cuddle with a piglet and bunny.

Students enjoy interacting with a friendly miniature horse during Destress Fest on April 9. Event organizers brought in several animals for students to pet and cuddle as a way to get a break from the pressures of school. Photo by WHITNEY WORLEY.

 

A student takes time to cuddle with a bunny during Destress Fest on April 9. Students took advantage of several activities designed to help them chill out before finals. Photo by WHITNEY WORLEY.

 

One of the volunteers at Destress Fest on April 9 offers to let a participant hold a little piglet. Interacting with animals was one of the activities for students to do as a way to take a break from studying. Photo By WHITNEY WORLEY.

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