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Controversy Erupts as Zoo Requests Pets for Predators

8/8/2025

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Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has ignited a firestorm of controversy by inviting the public to donate unwanted pets, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, for euthanasia and as food for predators. PETA has condemned the initiative, claiming it goes against nature, while the zoo insists it’s a necessary measure to ensure a natural diet for its carnivorous residents.

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Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has ignited a firestorm of controversy by inviting the public to donate unwanted pets, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, for euthanasia and as food for predators. PETA has condemned the initiative, claiming it goes against nature, while the zoo insists it’s a necessary measure to ensure a natural diet for its carnivorous residents.