Overview

• The zoo began accepting rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with a limit of four per visit as part of its active donation scheme.
• Live horses meeting size, health and paperwork requirements can be donated year-round and are euthanized on-site by a veterinarian and trained staff.
• Horse donors may qualify for tax deductions based on the animal’s assessed value under Danish regulations.
• The program builds on Aalborg’s long-standing practice of feeding whole livestock to carnivores to promote natural feeding behaviors and animal welfare.
• Early media coverage has generated a mix of public reactions and created a waiting list as the zoo manages initial donations under the new guidelines.