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Unusual Valentine’s activity you didn’t know existed

Rufaro Siwela
Rufaro Siwela - Content writer
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Zoos in America are upholding the unique Valentine’s Day tradition of naming animals after exes, with some unlucky creatures being fed to reptiles in the zoo.

For those seeking a symbolic way to move on from past romantic attachments, support zoo programs, or enjoy a morbid sense of humor, several wildlife facilities are offering naming campaigns. Originating in 2011, one such program allows visitors to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach for $15, complete with a digital certificate. Additionally, the naming of these cockroaches is not limited to exes.

The Bronx Zoo, for instance, welcomes patrons to name roaches after friends and loved ones, with only first names displayed for each insect. Personalized messages are not included on the board, but donors can write custom notes on the certificate accompanying their donation receipt. At an affordable price point, visitors 18 years and older can name a cockroach for $10, a pre-frozen rat for $25, or a vegetable for $5. The San Antonio Zoo takes it a step further by offering to “squash your past” and aid in healing heartbreak by feeding the selected item to an animal resident.

Customers are invited to name roaches, rodents, and vegetables after various figures, such as ex-partners, bosses, or best friends. In a cathartic twist, zoo guests can even name fish after individuals like exes or troublesome neighbors and witness them being fed to the zoo’s penguins for a $15 donation. The Lehigh Valley Zoo benefits from these donations, supporting their conservation and animal enrichment programs, while also welcoming additional contributions.

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Unusual Valentine’s activity you didn’t know existed

Zoos in America are upholding the unique Valentine’s Day tradition of naming animals after exes, with some unlucky creatures being fed to reptiles in the zoo.

For those seeking a symbolic way to move on from past romantic attachments, support zoo programs, or enjoy a morbid sense of humor, several wildlife facilities are offering naming campaigns. Originating in 2011, one such program allows visitors to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach for $15, complete with a digital certificate. Additionally, the naming of these cockroaches is not limited to exes.

The Bronx Zoo, for instance, welcomes patrons to name roaches after friends and loved ones, with only first names displayed for each insect. Personalized messages are not included on the board, but donors can write custom notes on the certificate accompanying their donation receipt. At an affordable price point, visitors 18 years and older can name a cockroach for $10, a pre-frozen rat for $25, or a vegetable for $5. The San Antonio Zoo takes it a step further by offering to “squash your past” and aid in healing heartbreak by feeding the selected item to an animal resident.

Customers are invited to name roaches, rodents, and vegetables after various figures, such as ex-partners, bosses, or best friends. In a cathartic twist, zoo guests can even name fish after individuals like exes or troublesome neighbors and witness them being fed to the zoo’s penguins for a $15 donation. The Lehigh Valley Zoo benefits from these donations, supporting their conservation and animal enrichment programs, while also welcoming additional contributions.

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