A Denmark zoo is asking the public to donate their pets -- particularly chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs -- so that they can feed them to the zoo’s predators.

A Denmark zoo posted a request online asking for small animals, including chickens and rabbits, to be donated to feed larger predators. The zoo said its goal is to mimic the natural food chain. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reports as the request faces backlash online.

Aalborg zoo said the practice was "nothing new" as the appeal for small animals and horses to feed to predators sparked online backlash.View on euronews