Want to donate an animal for food?
At Aalborg Zoo, it is our responsibility to ensure our animals a healthy, natural and species-relevant diet. Therefore, we gratefully accept animal donations from both private individuals and businesses for euthanisation and slaughter at Aalborg Zoo.
Predators need whole prey - including fur, bones and organs - as it contributes to enrichment, nutrition and well-being. By allowing necessary kills to become part of the food chain, we avoid waste and instead create a meaningful farewell where the animal can benefit both garden predators and nature.
We accept both horses and smaller prey animals such as. guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens. If you have an enquiry about other animals, you are very welcome to contact us. Please note that we not Receive other predators such as dogs and cats in donations.
Donation of horses:
If you have a horse that needs to leave, we're happy to receive it. We provide fast euthanisation by trained staff, and you can be there every step of the way if you wish. Please note that our needs vary throughout the year and there may be a waiting list for horse donations.
Before you consider contacting us about donating, the following conditions must be met:
1) The horse must be a maximum of 147 cm in pole measurement
2) The horse must be in a sound animal welfare condition for transport and not have been treated for illness at least within the last 30 days
3) The horse must have a horse passport
The horse will be delivered alive to Aalborg Zoo, where it will be euthanised by trained staff and then slaughtered.
Aalborg Zoo receives the horse as a donation, and as the owner of the horse, you can obtain a tax deduction for the value of the horse. All you need to do is provide your social security number and/or CVR number when handing in the horse.
The value of the horse is calculated at DKK 5 per kg.
If you do not wish to provide a social security number for tax deductions, we are still happy to receive the horse.
Donation of small prey:
We also welcome smaller pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. rabbits and guinea pigs.
We currently do not accept poultry due to avian flu.
These can be dropped off on weekdays between 10am and 1pm without an appointment. However, a maximum of 4 individuals at a time. If you wish to donate several animals at once, please contact us to make an appointment for drop-off.
Please bring the animal alive in a box that can follow the animal - and that you don't have to bring back (e.g. a cardboard box).
We do not offer payment for donations, but if you provide your social security number, you can get a tax deduction of DKK 100 per animal donated.
Contact us at: info@aalborgzoo.dk
You can expect a response within a week or so.