Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has a unique request. They want people to donate unwanted pets. These pets will become food for the zoo's carnivores. The zoo says this mimics the natural food chain. It also improves animal welfare.

And yes — they’re serious. The zoo is asking for healthy pets like rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs, and even mini horses to feed their lions and other meat-loving animals. (Don’t worry — no dogs or cats allowed.)

A Danish zoo is asking owners of companion animals nearing life’s end to instead donate them as food for captive lynxes, lions and other carnivores.