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A Danish zoo has appealed for donations of small animals like guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, and horses to feed its predators, sparking debate over the ethics of using healthy pets as prey. The zoo claims this practice promotes natural behavior and nutrition for its carnivores, though it has faced criticism from animal rights advocates.
A Denmark zoo, Aalborg Zoo, has requested public donations of pets like chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs to feed its predators, citing natural food chain practices, which has sparked online controversy. The zoo also accepts larger animals such as horses, which are euthanized and used as food, with owners able to receive tax deductions. This practice is not new in Denmark, with past incidents at other zoos also involving feeding animals to predators.
A Danish zoo, Aalborg Zoo, is requesting pet owners to donate animals nearing end of life to be used as food for its predators, aiming to mimic natural food chains, which has sparked controversy and mixed reactions.
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is requesting public donations of unwanted small pets and horses to feed its predators, emphasizing the importance of natural diets and animal welfare, with animals being euthanized humanely before use as food. Donors can receive tax deductions, and the zoo has specific guidelines for horse donations.