Several zoos in the United States have launched a striking campaign where people can name cockroaches, rats, or vegetables after their exes for Valentine's Day. The initiative was started by the San Antonio Zoo. Held as an annual event, it is designed for those looking for a unique way to close the chapter on past relationships. Participants are allowed to make a symbolic donation in exchange for assigning that person's name to an insect that will serve as food. The park's management assured that this activity aims to raise funds for species conservation and facility maintenance. You can choose between a Madagascar hissing cockroach for $10 or a frozen rat for $25 to feed the animals in the enclosure. Meanwhile, the Bronx Zoo has joined the trend by allowing symbolic adoption of a giant hissing cockroach. It also offers a digital option to send a card to that person informing them that a bug is carrying their name before being devoured. The event organizers stated: 'The 'Cry Me a Cockroach' event is back for its sixth consecutive year!'. The promoters of this idea in New York highlight that the naming certificate is an original and lasting gift for people with a particular sense of humor. The campaign has had a massive impact on social media because on one hand it helps and at the same time it serves a purpose to give a gift to their exes.
