Danish Zoo Under Fire for Animal Donation Request

Denmark’s Aalborg Zoo is facing heavy criticism after asking the public to donate small livestock—such as chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs—for use as food for its predators. While the zoo insists all animals are euthanized humanely and the practice mimics natural feeding behavior, the social media appeal triggered public backlash, prompting the zoo to disable comments. Danish zoos have previously been scrutinized for controversial practices.