Nothing will give your loved one a chill up their spine this Valentine's Day like naming a cockroach after them. Every year, the Bronx Zoo's Name A Roach program gives us a thrill, and this time is no different. For $15, you can symbolically name one of more than 50,000 giant cockroaches at the zoo and hand your loved one (or ex) a certificate of their new roach friend. How kind! And these aren't your average, run-of-the-mill New York City vermin, these are exotic hissing roaches from Madagascar, which are the world's largest roach species at four inches long. And yes, they hiss—it's a defense mechanism. At the zoo, they can be found in the Madagascar! exhibit along with lemurs and crocodiles.
We're sweet on NYC's adorable Valentine's Day events for kids. Make February 14 extra memorable by adding these activities to your calendar!
When you're not watching the best Valentine's Day movies for kids (or scoping out Valentine's Day date ideas when the littles aren't in tow), you'll have to explore all of these cool things to do in honor of L-O-V-E (think baking classes, craft projects and more).
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If you and the tots find yourselves in a comical mood, try naming a loved one (or a heartbreaker) after a Madagascar hissing cockroach at the Bronx Zoo! Romantic, huh?
For families who still find themselves craving something sweet on Cupid's holiday, visit the best ice cream shops in NYC for an extra helping of sugary goodness. Have fun tackling these Valentine's Day events for kids!
