Zoo urges people to donate their unwanted pets to feed their predators
Zoo makes unusual donation request
- Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has appealed to the public for donations of healthy, live small pets, including chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
- These animals are intended to be used as food for the zoo's predators, such as the Eurasian lynx, to simulate natural feeding chains and promote animal welfare.
- The zoo has assured donors that all animals will be humanely euthanised by trained staff before being used as fodder, ensuring no waste.
- The appeal also includes horses, with the zoo offering a potential tax deduction for donors based on the animal's weight and requiring a horse passport.
- The initiative has received mixed reactions online, with some critics describing it as 'deeply perverse' while others have shared positive experiences of donating animals.