Overview

• Aalborg Zoo announced the invitation in a Facebook post on August 4, 2025, outlining a public call for unwanted small animals as predator fodder.
• Donated pets—including rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and horses—will be humanely euthanized by trained staff and offered as whole prey to mirror wild feeding habits.
• Drop-offs are accepted on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a maximum of four animals per visit, and horses must meet health and size criteria.
• Donors of horses can claim tax deductions, and the zoo notes varying needs throughout the year may create a waiting list.
• The initiative aligns with Aalborg Zoo’s 8-hectare mission in conservation, education and sustainability, where it houses over 1,500 animals across 126 species.