BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 The Calm Zoo is bringing back its popular “Roses or Roaches” Valentine’s Day fundraiser for animal lovers looking to make a unique dedication.<\/p>\n
For $5, people can dedicate either a rose or a cockroach in someone’s name. The dedications will be fed to the zoo’s animals and shared on social media on Valentine’s Day.<\/p>\n
The fundraiser runs through Feb. 11, with proceeds benefiting Calm Zoo’s animal enrichment fund.<\/p>\n
People can visit calmzoo.org\/events for more information or to participate.<\/p>\n
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