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05-08-2025
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is asking the public to donate healthy unwanted pets—specifically live chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and horses—to feed its predators. The animals are euthanised by trained staff, with the zoo arguing this mimics a natural diet for carnivores like the Eurasian lynx, lions, and tigers by providing meat with fur and bones. Donors can bring small animals on weekdays and, if conditions are met (e.g., horse passports and no recent illness), horse donors may receive a tax deduction. The zoo says this practice has been used for years and is common in Denmark.
Entities: Aalborg Zoo, Denmark, Eurasian lynx, lions, tigers • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
05-08-2025
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is asking the public to donate unwanted small pets—rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens—and horses to feed its predators, aiming to replicate natural diets with whole prey. Donated animals must be healthy and are euthanized by trained staff, with acceptance limited to specific hours and quantities. Horses must meet health, size, and transport safety criteria; donors may receive a tax deduction for a horse’s value. The zoo says this approach supports animal welfare, natural behavior, and reduces waste, though availability and needs vary seasonally.
Entities: Aalborg Zoo, Denmark, CBS News, rabbits, guinea pigs • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
05-08-2025
Aalborg Zoo in northern Denmark has asked the public to donate unwanted small pets—such as guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, and small horses—to be humanely euthanized and used to feed its predators, aiming to mimic natural diets and behaviors while reducing waste. The zoo says this long-standing practice is common in Denmark and supports animal welfare by providing meat with fur and bones. The appeal sparked online debate, with critics objecting to pets becoming prey and supporters praising the naturalistic approach. Danish zoos have previously faced scrutiny over animal management, notably Copenhagen Zoo’s 2014 euthanasia cases.
Entities: Aalborg Zoo, Denmark, predators, unwanted pets, animal welfare • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
05-08-2025
Aalborg Zoo in northern Denmark is asking owners to donate unwanted small pets and livestock—such as guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, and small horses—to feed its predators, saying this mimics natural diets and behavior while reducing waste. Donated animals are euthanized by trained staff before being used as food for species like lions, lynx, and tigers. The practice, which the zoo says has long been common in Denmark, sparked online debate between critics opposed to feeding former pets to predators and supporters who view it as sustainable and natural. The move recalls past controversies in Danish zoos over animal management and feeding practices.
Entities: Aalborg Zoo, Denmark, predators, guinea pigs, rabbits • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
05-08-2025
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has asked the public to donate unwanted small pets—such as chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs—as well as small horses, to feed its predators. The animals are euthanised by trained staff and used as whole prey, especially for species like the European lynx, to support natural diets and behaviors. The zoo says this aligns with animal welfare and professional standards and reflects common practice in Denmark. Similar controversial cases in Europe have included feeding zoo predators with animals culled or unable to be rehomed.
Entities: Aalborg Zoo, Denmark, European lynx, Sky News, small pets (chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs) • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
