POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — Celebrating a loved one — or seeking revenge on an ex — has never been cuter, or ickier, than with a special Valentine’s offer from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
The special holiday zoo campaign, featuring cute penguin couples, slimy superworms and fascinating sloth bears is designed to raise funds and awareness for wildlife conservation and is available on the zoo’s website.
For romantics, the zoo’s “Penguin-tine” experience allows gift-givers to purchase a heart made of felt that a pair of penguins will use to build their nest. The recipient will receive a personalized 30-45-second video featuring the penguins receiving the heart, inscribed with their name. The recorded message costs $30, with orders due by Sunday for Valentine’s Day delivery.
Alternatively, people not in the mood for love can name a superworm after someone, or “romance in general,” and watch a video of it being devoured by one of the zoo’s sloth bears, Randhir or Heiderose. The cost per worm is $15 for a Valentine’s Day video and an update on how much money was raised for the zoo’s animal care and conservation programs.
In addition to the Valentine’s Day offerings, the Columbus Zoo provides year-round personalized video messages featuring animals for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and work achievements. These 30- to 45-second custom videos start at $40 and include personalized messages from the zoo’s animal care team. Orders require a two-week processing time, allowing guests to send a unique and memorable gift for any celebration.
