Would Two Hippos Humping Turn You On?

It’s difficult to have a remarkable Valentine’s Day. A person can only eat a limited amount of drugstore chocolate before gagging in disgust. Red roses are cliche. And gushing over wack jewelry is harder than it looks, unless you’re an Oscar-winning actress. To add a little spice to the day a Michigan zoo came up with “Zoorotica,” which will allow couples to watch animals mating and promises to make Feb. 14 a day to remember. Yeah, filled with unpleasant memories. More details, after the jump…

Animal sex is not erotic and animals aren’t meant to arouse us, but I doubt that will stop people from forking over the entrance fee. The Binder Park Zoo‘s staff will take patrons on a “love tour” of the sexual lives of its animals on Valentine’s Day. Visitors will see all the clawing, biting, and scratching that makes animal sex so brutal. After watching all the animal fornicating, the humans will be treated to hors d’oeuvres and a video presentation. Classy!

I, like many people, find animals fascinating and am even curious about animal mating rituals. But I’m rather grossed out that this event, “Zoorotica,” is billed as a way to spice up Valentine’s Day, which we know is all about human love and lovemaking. Using these animals as foreplay for people is one step closer to bestiality, a practice this accredited zoo shouldn’t condone. I know this tour is meant to be an educational experience, but I question the psyche of someone who thinks animal sex is erotic. And by the way, exactly how can the zoo guarantee the creatures and birds will be able to perform? [HeraldNet.com]