{"id":513505,"date":"2026-01-13T16:57:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/513505\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:57:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:57:18","slug":"cry-me-a-cockroach-fundraiser-returns-to-san-antonio-zoo-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/513505\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Cry Me A Cockroach\u2019 fundraiser returns to San Antonio Zoo for Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 Want to get revenge on an ex? Don\u2019t miss this fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The San Antonio Zoo is bringing back its \u201cCry Me A Cockroach\u201d Valentine\u2019s Day fundraiser, with rolled-back prices for 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Participants can symbolically name a veggie, rodent or cockroach after someone, such as an ex, to be fed to the zoo\u2019s animal residents, a press release said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">There are three revenge levels you can choose from, according to the zoo:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Cockroach &#8211; $5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Veggies &#8211; $5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Rodent &#8211; $15<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cWith Cry Me a Cockroach, we\u2019ve found a fun and creative way for people around the world to get some innocent revenge,\u201d said Tim Morrow, President &amp; CEO of San Antonio Zoo. \u201cIt\u2019s a lighthearted fundraiser with real impact, and it\u2019s become a Valentine\u2019s Day tradition across the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Whether you\u2019re freshly single or just want a laugh, the fundraiser is a fun way to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day while also giving back to wildlife.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">When you donate, you will also receive a downloadable and shareable Valentine\u2019s Day card, as well as a special video featuring an animal from the zoo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">To participate or learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/sazoo.org\/crymeacockroach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/sazoo.org\/crymeacockroach\/\">visit the zoo\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Read more on KSAT:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Want to get revenge on an ex? 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