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San Antonio Zoo lets you name a roach after your ex, send a poop-scented candle for Valentine’s Day

Zoo dubs itself ‘Valentine’s Capital of the World’

The San Antonio Zoo has dubbed itself the "Valentine's Capital of the World." (San Antonio Zoo)

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo knows how to get wild for Valentine’s Day and has dubbed itself the Valentine’s Capital of the World.

For years, the zoo has been a favorite among scorned lovers for offering to name a cockroach or rat after an ex and then feed it to another animal.

The “Cry Me a Cockroach” fundraising event is coming back this year and there are even more ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day depending on your relationship status.

New this year — a hippo-poop-scented candle. You can purchase a Hippo-Love Candle as a gift for an ex or an offering to a current beau or beauty. According to the zoo, hippos use their poop to impress potential mates.

The zoo is also offering a dating event for singles, a “naughty” tour for couples and a romantic dinner among African animals.

Here are some details on the zoo’s Valentine-themed offerings:

Poop-Scented Hippo Love Candle: The zoo is selling a “one-of-a-kind candle” that captures the poop scent of San Antonio Zoo’s famous hippo resident, Timothy. For $15, you can “Embrace the power of nature this Valentine’s season and give this memorable gift that will certainly take you from date to mate.”

The San Antonio Zoo is offering a hippo-poop-scented candle for Valentine's Day. (San Antonio Zoo)

Name a Roach After Your Ex: It’s back! The Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser allows you to symbolically name a roach, rat, or veggie after your ex or not-so-special someone before it’s fed to an animal resident. The prices range from $5-$25.

The San Antonio Zoo hosts a "Cry Me a Cockroach" fundraiser for Valentine's Day. (San Antonio Zoo)

Meet Your Next Ex - Singles Event: The zoo is once again hosting a Valentine’s event for singles. On Feb. 10, the zoo will host an event with a variety of live entertainment, activities, and untamed fun at Club Wild Thingz with DJ Mayhem. This year’s event will offer a VIP lounge and speed dating hosted by The Dating Doc. “Glowstick identifiers offer singles a chance to find love or an ex they’ll never forget.” General admission is $30 while the VIP experience is $100.

Naughty by Nature - Zoo Tour: On this adults-only after-dark cart tour, couples can find out about “nature’s naughtiest secrets” including mating rituals, courtship and conservation. The cost is $79 per person.

Wild at Heart - Dining Experience: You can book a Valentine’s Day dinner at the zoo. “The Wild at Heart Dining Experience is set inside Africa Live!, a romantic candlelit cave with a backdrop of majestic hippos, curious crocodiles, and an array of other species.” Guests will be serenaded by live music and served a six-course meal. Prices range from $175-$250 a person.


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