If you’re tiring of an unwanted pet, consider donating it to the Aalborg Zoo in Denmark. They have beasts to feed; chickens and certainly horses make fine eating for captive predators.
“If you have a healthy animal that has to leave here for various reasons, feel free to donate it to us,” the zoo wrote in a posting to Facebook. “The animals are gently euthanized by trained staff and are afterwards used as fodder. That way, nothing goes to waste – and we ensure natural behavior, nutrition and well-being for our predators.”
Rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens are accepted weekdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., “but no more than four at a time.” If you want rid of a horse, there are various other requirements, but the donation may be tax-deductible. More details are available on the zoo’s homepage.
Did you know that you can donate smaller pets to Aalborg Zoo?
Chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs form an important part of the diet of our predators – especially the European lynx, which needs whole prey that resembles what it would naturally hunt in the wild 🐾
In zoos, we have a responsibility to mimic the animals’ natural food chain – for the sake of both animal welfare and professional integrity 🤝
If you have a healthy animal that needs to be removed for various reasons, you are welcome to donate it to us. The animals are gently euthanized by trained staff and then used as food. This way, nothing goes to waste – and we ensure natural behavior, nutrition and well-being of our predators ♻️💕
Previously:
• Animals in an adorable munching montage
• Petting zoo death: man found dead in kangaroo pen in South Carolina
• Watch bears at the Alaska Zoo test ‘bear-resistant’ trash cans (video)
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