
ERIE, Pa. (Erie News Now) – The Erie Zoo is inviting people to name a cockroach for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, Single Awareness Day or whatever you would like to celebrate Feb. 14.
People can pick one of two species of cockroach – Madagascar Hissing Cockroach or Caribbean Giant Cockroach – and “name it after your bug-a-boo, bestie, intrusive ex, or perhaps that someone you just can’t get rid of,” the zoo said.
When naming a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach for $5, you will receive:
Access to a private link to download your perfect Valentine’s Day card.
When naming a Caribbean Giant Cockroach for $15, you will receive:
Access to a private link to download your perfect Valentine’s Day card.
The name you submitted displayed on a plaque next to the Caribbean Giant Cockroach exhibit in the Children’s Zoo Adventure Center at your Erie Zoo for the 2022 season. (First names only please. All names displayed will be edited at the discretion of the Erie Zoo.)
Anyone interested can pay for their naming on the zoo’s online gift shop through Feb. 14.
All proceeds will benefit animal care at the Erie Zoo.
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