SAN ANTONIO – This Valentine’s Day, whether you’re out of love, in love or looking for love, the San Antonio Zoo has tons of options to help you have a memorable Valentine’s Day experience.
According to a statement from the zoo, from Kiss-O-Grams to a “Meet Your Next Ex” mixer, there’s something for everyone in the heart of downtown to enjoy on Feb. 14.
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Out of Love:
For those trying to “ex-terminate” your past love, the San Antonio Zoo is offering a fun way that’s also making a difference.
The statement said the zoo is bringing back its “Cry Me a Cockroach” fundraiser, which lets guests symbolically name cockroaches, rodents or veggies after their ex before they’re served as treats to the zoo’s residents.
Veggies are $5, cockroaches are $10 and rodents are $25, according to the statement.
When a donation is made, a guest will get a special Valentine’s Day Card to download and share. They will also get a video from one of the zoo’s popular residents.
To learn more, the statement said to follow their social media platforms @San Antonio Zoo.
In Love:
Do you or your partner like animal boops? If so, this is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for you.
According to the San Antonio Zoo, when you donate $10, you’ll get a special Kiss-O-Gram video from a loveable zoo resident touching the camera with a “kiss.”
Guests can share this on their social media for Valentine’s Day, a fun way to spread a little positivity for the occasion or give it as a special gift to their loved one.
For those looking for more aromatic gifts, the San Antonio Zoo is offering a “Hippo Love Candle” for $15.99.
The statement said the candle smells like the ultimate cologne in the hippo world: hippo poop. A sure way to make your Valentine’s Day gift a splash.
For those who want a special date night, the San Antonio Zoo is offering a Wild at Heart Dining Experience for those over 21 only.
According to the statement, the evening will consist of a four-course meal and live music while in the Africa Live! Hippo Cave.
Plus, new this year, the zoo is also offering a free mixer at the Hippo Overlook and Patio 45 minutes before the reservation begins, allowing couples to enjoy cocktails and appetizers.
Two seating times are available for the dining experience: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. or 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., with the zoo closing at 5 p.m.
According to the San Antonio Zoo, tickets to the Feb. 14 event range from $175 to $250. Reservations are required.
The zoo is also offering a Naughty By Nature Zoo Tour to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
The statement said this is for adults 18 years and older, consisting of a cart ride through the zoo with a guide telling guests the secrets of wildlife romance, including courtship, copulation and more.
Tickets start at $79 and come with a cuddly animal plush to take home.
According to the statement, event dates are as follows:
- Feb. 10, 11 and 12 at 6 p.m.
- Feb. 13 at 6 and 7:15 p.m.
- Feb. 14 at 6, 7:15 and 8:15 p.m.
- Feb. 15 at 6 and 7:15 p.m.
Looking for Love:
If you’re looking to meet new connections, or just unleash your inner party animal, try out “Meet Your Next Ex” on Feb. 8 from 7 to 10 p.m.
According to the San Antonio Zoo, this event is for adults only and will include games, drinks, an adorable animal ambassador, music and more.
Tickets are $30 per person and guests will get a glowstick identifier to indicate their relationship status: single, taken or “it’s complicated.”
To learn more or book your reservation, you can go to their website.
