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Aalborg Zoo

Zoo in Aalborg, Denmark

Field	Value
zoo_name	Aalborg Zoo
image	Aalborg zoo entrance.jpg
image_caption	Zoo Entrance
location	Aalborg, Denmark
logo	AalborgZooLogo.svg	date_opened = April 1935
coordinates
area	8 ha
num_species	126 (December 2011)
num_animals	1,500+ (December 2011)
annual_visitors	375,000
members	EAZA, WAZA
website

NOTOC Aalborg Zoo is a zoo located near the center of Aalborg in Denmark. Every year, Aalborg Zoo is visited by around 375,000 guests. The zoo covers 8 ha, and keeps more than 1,500 animals belonging to 126 species.

the statue Det gode kup — The statue ''Det gode kup'' appears at the entrance to Aalborg zoo.

At the entrance, one can see the sculpture Det gode kup ("the good bargain") from 1925, made by artist C.J. Bonnesen. The sculpture was donated to Aalborg Zoo from the Urban brewery.

History

The zoo was opened in April 1935. Throughout the recent decades, Aalborg Zoo has put more emphasis on viability and conservation of nature, and today it plays a major role in various global projects on animal conservation, breeding, education, research and focus on fair trade.{{Cite web |access-date=July 2, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090623063302/http://www.aalborg-zoo.dk/404c619b-3825-425a-959b-62929ebc0bd1.W5Doc |archive-date=June 23, 2009

Conservation

Aalborg Zoo participates in many international breeding programmes in order to preserve endangered animals. Aalborg Zoo got an environment certificate and the first zoological garden, and the overall purpose of the zoo is to preserve nature. Aalborg Zoo has made their mark in many ways with projects on conservation of nature and environment. |access-date=June 16, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100623124419/http://www.denmark.dk/en/servicemenu/News/Environment-Energy-Climate-News/AalborgZooToTestEcoTruck.htm |archive-date=June 23, 2010 |url-status=dead For example, Aalborg Zoo supports the Payamino Indians' efforts to preserve 60000 ha of endangered rainforest in Ecuador.{{Cite web |access-date=May 2, 2010 |archive-date=December 22, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222170619/http://www.danishnet.com/info.php/travel/aalborg-zoo-250.html |url-status=live

To simulate the natural food chain for predators, the zoo accepts donations of small animals, such as guinea pigs, rabbits, and chickens, which the zoo euthanizes then provides to the predator animals as fodder. In July 2025, this brought on controversy, after they posted a reminder of this, offering tax deductions. Opponents have criticised it as unethical, as the zoo could use regular store-bought meat instead. Supporters have approved of it, citing expert statement that it is healthier for the predators being fed, and calling it a moral alternative to regular euthanasia (which would dispose of the body afterwards).

References

Aalborg Zoo (2011). ''[https://archive.today/20130131001640/http://magasiner.outsource-dk.com/aalborg-zoo/aarsberetning-2011/ Årsberetninger]'', p. 19. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
(August 4, 2025). "Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators".
(2025-08-05). "Denmark zoo asks public to donate unwanted small pets or horses to feed captive predators - CBS News".
"Donation of animals for feed".
(2025-08-04). "Aalborg Zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators".
"Did you know that you can donate smaller pets to Aalborg Zoo?". [[Facebook]].
Wise, Alana. (2025-08-06). "A zoo in Denmark asked patrons to donate their pets. Not as attractions, but for food". NPR.
Oliver, Sara. (2025-08-06). "Aalborg Zoo Wants Companion Animals—Learn Why".
Kassam, Ashifa. (2025-08-09). "‘Bizarre and wrong’: Danish zoo sparks debate with plea for pets to use as food". The Guardian.
(2025-08-06). "Zoo calls for unwanted pets to feed its animals".
Ynetnews. (2025-08-19). "Danish woman donates daughter’s pony to zoo to be fed to predators". Ynetnews.

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