A zoo in Denmark has made an unusual request to pet owners. The Aalborg Zoo in the north of the country has people to unwanted pets, such as chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, and small horses. These will not exhibited as part of the zoo's collection. Instead, they will food for the resident big cats and other predators. The zoo is "to imitate the natural food chain of the animals". It added that using the unwanted small creatures as food is practical because "nothing to waste, and we the natural behaviour, nutrition and well-being of our predators". It people that the donated pets will be "gently " before being to other animals.
The zoo said that the practice of putting down animals to used as feed was common in Denmark. Pia Nielsen, deputy director of the zoo, said: "Many of our guests and partners the opportunity to ." Regardless, there has mixed reaction on social media. Some people sad about the euthanasia scheme, and wanted to . However, a man who a horse to the zoo was satisfied with its treatment. He said his animal was put down "in the most peaceful and calm way". There is so much interest in the zoo that there are waiting lists to donate horses. Donors can even a tax deduction on the animal's value.
