Fly into your Valentine's heart with Marwells's Inseparable Lovebirds

Looking for an unusual alternative to chocolates and roses this Valentine's Day, well Marwell Zoological Park is offering the perfect gift for a loved one this Valentine's Day - a pair of lovebirds!

Lovebirds are one of the most romantic birds in the world. They spend most of the day grooming each other and even display affection whilst sleeping as they snuggle together and turn their faces into each other.

Marwell's Peach-faced lovebirds, just like those that live in their native habitat of southwestern Africa, are very loyal to each other - so much so that they, unusually for the animal world, will pair for life and be forever companions.

Marwell's special Valentine adoption package includes two admission tickets to Marwell - to use at any time during 2008 - however a romantic stroll round the Park on Valentine's Day is the perfect way to use those tickets up!

The adoption costs £50 and unlike other Valentine gifts it lasts a whole year. It also includes an adoption certificate, the adopters names (as a couple) displayed on a plaque outside the lovebird aviary, a Valentine's card, a fact sheet about Peach-faced lovebirds and a welcome letter.

Rachael Fehrenbach, Marwell's Adoption Officer, believes that these romantic birds are the perfect gift for someone special: "lovebirds are known for their 'inseparable' quality and like nothing better than to be showered with love and affection - just like us humans!"

To adopt Marwell's lovebirds online simply go to www.marwell.org.uk or alternatively phone 01962 777988 for an application form.

The closing date to guarantee delivery in time for Valentine's Day is Monday 11th February.