Name a cockroach after an ex, or enjoy a leaf shaped heart

Zoos across Devon are today marking Valentine's

The leaf cutter ants carrying a heart-shaped leaf
Author: Andrew KayPublished 14th Feb 2024
Last updated 14th Feb 2024

If you've got someone not-so-special in your life you'd like to remember this Valentine's Day, you can name a cockroach after them.

Dartmoor Zoo's inviting people to name one if its insects to raise money for the zoo.

In Paignton Zoo the keepers have released a video of leaf-cutter ants carrying heart-shaped leaves.

They say it's to show love can be 'inclusive' and in communities - as well as just couples

They're also inviting people to name their flamingos ahead of what they're calling a 'Love Island' social media series following if they can get them to mate.

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