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.

The zoo is not asking for unwanted pets as many people online are saying, the program is looking for animals that would be nearing the end of their lives anyway.

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.