A zoo in Europe is inviting the public to turn unwanted pets into prey, calling for donations of fluffy rabbits and family guinea pigs to be euthanized and fed to its predator residents.

A zoo in Denmark has appealed for unwanted pets to feed its predators. Aalborg zoo in northern Jutland issued a call for small healthy animals to be donated to ensure “nothing goes to waste”.

Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is asking pet owners to consider donating certain animals, including horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens, to be used as natural prey for its carnivorous species, such … ...

The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark said it accepts donated horses, chicken, rabbits and other small animals to feed its predators.

Donated pets will be “gently euthanized” by trained staff and then used as “fodder” to take care of the well-being of predators, Aalborg Zoo said.

A zoo in Denmark asked pet owners to donate their unwanted guinea pigs, rabbits, and chickens to feed the predators to "imitate the natural food chain of the animals." ...

Danish zoo's controversial policy of feeding donated pets to lynx and other predators sparks debate over animal welfare and natural diet practices ...

Denmark's Aalborg Zoo defended a program asking for pet donations to feed predators as natural behavior, while PETA called the initiative unnatural and unnecessary.