Donated pets will be “gently euthanized” by trained staff and then used as “fodder” to take care of the well-being of predators, Aalborg Zoo said.

A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for any unwanted small pets or horses to feed its predators. The zoo said it's trying to mimic the natural food chain of its animals and all pets will be gently euthanized before being fed to the predators.

A zoo in Denmark asked pet owners to donate their unwanted guinea pigs, rabbits, and chickens to feed the predators to "imitate the natural food chain of the animals."