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Aalborg Zoo Upholds Live Pet Donations for Predator Diets Despite Backlash

Under strict professional welfare guidelines the zoo continues offering tax incentives for horse donations following international criticism

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Una leona lame a uno de sus cachorros recién nacidos en el Zoo de Aalborg, Dinamarca, en una imagen de archivo. 

Overview

  • Aalborg Zoo says the live pet donation program remains in effect under strict professional welfare protocols
  • The scheme seeks donations of chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and horses that meet health requirements and carry equine passports
  • Specialized staff perform humane euthanasia on all donated animals before they are used in carnivore feeding
  • Horse contributors can claim potential tax deductions based on the size and documentation of their animals
  • The zoo disabled comments on its social media channels after receiving massive messages of hate from around the world