Valentine's Day Ideas: Pengiuns, Ballet and Carriage Rides

Here are three Valentine's Day options for lovers in the Lehigh Valley:

Adopt a Pengiun

Looking for an unusual Valentine's Day surprise for your sweetie? The Lehigh Valley Zoo gives new meaning to the term "love birds" with its adopt-a-pengiun program.

Cost is $50 and includes a valentine's day photo of your animal, an animal fact sheet, two child admission tickets to the zoo, a personalized Valentine's Day certificate and plush penguin.

If you pick it up at the zoo, it comes in a Valentine's Day-themed animal carrier.

For $90, you can receive two plush animals, two general admission tickets instead of two child admission tickets, and two names on your personalized certificate.

To adopt a pengiun or get more information, send e-mail to araisman@lvzoo.org or call 610-799-4171, ext. 224.

"Romeo and Juliet" Ballet

The State Ballet of Russia will bring "Romeo & Juliet" to life on Valentine's Day on the stage of the State Theater in Easton. The ballet is set to the romantic and powerful score by Sergei Prokofiev and choreographed by Mikhail Lavrovsky, a former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet.

Details:

• Show time is 7:30 p.m.
• Tickets range from $35-$55
• Call 1-800-999-STATE

Carriage Rides

Enjoy a romantic evening with your valentine on a carriage ride. These serene rides through beautiful Historic Bethlehem are the perfect way to cozy up with your loved ones during this special time of year. The carriage seats up to four guests.

TOUR DATES & TIMES

• February 14-15 from 5 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 4 to 9 p.m.
• Tours are offered every 20 minutes.
• Cost: $50

Get tickets online or call (610) 691-6055 or 1(800) 360-TOUR