Valentine’s Day can be all about love and romance. But let’s be honest, sometimes it’s just a reminder of that one person who absolutely bugged you.
Luckily, the Columbus Zoo has the perfect petty-yet-wholesome way to celebrate. For just $15, you can name a superworm after your ex (or anyone who’s been crawling under your skin), and a sloth bear will take care of the rest.
That’s right.
Randhir and Heiderose, the Zoo’s resident sloth bears, will chomp down on a deliciously unfortunate superworm bearing the name of your choice. It’s the kind of poetic justice that’s hard to come by these days, and it’s all in the name of supporting animal care and conservation.
Sweet, Sweet Revenge (For A Good Cause)
The best part? You won’t just get the satisfaction of symbolically feeding your ex to a bear—you’ll also receive a special Valentine’s Day video showing the sloth bears enjoying their crunchy snack. And if that wasn’t enough, you’ll get an update on how much money was raised for conservation efforts. That means your moment of pettiness is actually making the world a better place.
It’s a win-win: the bears get a tasty treat, the Zoo gets funding for its world-class animal care, and you get the ultimate way to laugh off that totally fine, not-at-all-bitter breakup.
Don’t Wait—The Worms Won’t
If you’re ready to turn heartbreak into hilarity, act fast! Orders must be placed by February 12 to secure your spot in this gloriously ridiculous event. Whether it’s an ex, an annoying coworker, or even just the name of that one company that put you on hold for an hour, this is your chance to let it go—one crunch at a time.
Because sometimes, the best way to heal a broken heart is to feed it to a bear. For more info, head over to columbuszoo.org.
