Danish Zoo Seeks Small Pet Donations to Nourish Its Carnivores

Got unwanted pets? Denmark zoo says they’re dinner now

This approach has been practised for years and is supported by many of its visitors and partners. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Denmark zoo asks people to donate unwanted pets to feed predators and imitate ‘natural food chain’

A zoo in northern Denmark is asking pet owners to donate their unwanted guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and even small horses – not to put them on display but to feed them to the zoo’s predators.

Zoo asks for donations of small ‘healthy’ pets to feed predators

‘Nothing goes to waste.’

Zoo asks for small pets as food for captive predators

A zoo in Denmark has asked, "If you have a healthy animal that needs to be given away for various reasons, feel free to donate it to us."

Zoo seeks animal donations from pet owners to feed carnivores

Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is asking pet owners to consider donating certain animals, including horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens, to be used as natural prey for its carnivorous species, such as the European lynx. The zoo shared the announcement on its Facebook page. “In zoos, we have a responsibility to mimic the animals’ natural food chain – for the sake of both animal welfare and professional integrity,” according to a social media post …