Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Danish Zoo Under Fire for Using Pets as Predator Food
A zoo in Denmark is asking people to give them their unwanted pets, like rabbits and horses, so they can feed them to the lions and tigers.
The zoo says this is like how animals eat in the wild.
Before the pets are used as food, they are put down by trained people.
The zoo says it helps the animals have a more natural diet.
Some people are upset by this, especially animal rights groups, because they think it's not right to use pets as food, particularly if they were once loved.
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is asking the public to donate unwanted pets, including horses, for food.
The zoo states this practice imitates the natural predator-prey relationships.
Animals are euthanized by professionals before being fed to carnivores like lions and tigers.
Live horse donations are accepted, with specific health and documentation requirements.
The practice has sparked criticism from animal rights activists who question its ethics.
- Who
- Aalborg Zoo and the public.
- What
- Aalborg Zoo is soliciting unwanted pets for use as food for its carnivores.
- When
- The practice has been in place for many years, according to the zoo.
- Where
- Aalborg Zoo, located in northern Denmark.
- Why
- To provide a more natural diet and to mimic predator-prey relationships.
Animal Rights Advocates
Aalborg Zoo
Morality
Animal Rights Advocates
Using pets for food is unethical and morally wrong.
Aalborg Zoo
Feeding animals with fur and bones helps give them a natural diet.
- Zoo Name
- Aalborg Zoo
- Location
- Northern Denmark
- Animal Types
- Chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, etc.
- Purpose
- To feed carnivores and mimic natural diet
- Euthanasia
- Performed by trained professionals