pile of animal dung
Photo from Maryland Zoo Facebook page.

Do you ever feel like your love life is not on solid ground? There are many reasons people may not feel flush with romance after a while. Perhaps there is just no movement toward where you want the relationship to go. We all have an ex of whom we arenโ€™t fond.

Donโ€™t let negative feelings pile up in your heart. Even though Valentineโ€™s Day is looming, The Maryland Zoo offers the chance to turn unhappiness into something โ€“ um โ€“ productive! For just $5, you can name a deposit of animal dung after your ex! Thatโ€™s right, Chad-the-elephant-pad-o-poop can help support animal care and conservation.

The Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals, including species like Panamanian golden frogs and African penguins (critically endangered), and of course, elephants, lions, rhinos, and so many more who produce droppings of all sizes! Think of how many ways in which you can turn your pain into the support of vital conservation efforts not just at the Zoo, but in native habitats around the world!

There are different levels of donations, depending on what kind of stinker your ex was: for โ€œThe Ghoster Ex,โ€ the Zoo asks a $5 donation. If they laid the ole โ€œItโ€™s Not You, Itโ€™s Meโ€ line on you, thatโ€™s a $10 donation. To donate in the name of a โ€œStage Five Clinger Ex,โ€ youโ€™ll need to squeeze out $15. Everyoneโ€™s favorite ex, โ€œThe Gaslighter,โ€ is appropriately the most costly at $20.

Youโ€™ll receive a PDF certificate to commemorate your philanthropic vengeance. Isnโ€™t that a relief?

To participate in this dunglightful fundraiser, please click this link!