A Zoo Is Letting You Name A Cockroach After Your Ex Just In Time For Valentine's Day

You can even watch the animals devour it! 💔
Lead Writer, Travel

If you're looking to cure a broken heart this Valentine's Day, then this may be just what you need.

Zoo New York's cockroach event lets you name a creepy-crawly after your ex.

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The Watertown-based zoo has launched an online platform where you can submit the name of your ex or person of your choice.

The name will fittingly be given to one of the roaches.

On Valentine's Day, you can forget about your heartache by watching animals gobble up the cockroach on a Facebook live stream.

The event is open to Canadians and costs $5 USD to participate.

Who needs roses when you can turn your ex into a bug instead?

Valentine's Day Cockroaches

Price: $5 USD

When: Until February 14, 2021

Address: 1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY 

Why You Need To Do It: Mend your broken heart in the very best way by turning your ex into animal chow. 

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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