Approving authority
Knuthenborg Safari Park is annually approved by the following authority:
Food Administration
Stationsparken 31-33
2600 Glostrup
Tel. 72 27 69 00
Animals
Animal Protection
Rescue animals and Animal Welfare
In collaboration with Dyrenes Beskyttelse (Danish animal protection organisation), we commit to prioritizing animal welfare. In Europe, wild animals in circuses, animal testing, and the trade of wild animals are banned in many places.
The animals that are left over after these bans can neither be released into the wild nor be part of breeding programs. Therefore, in collaboration with Dyrenes Beskyttelse, we have provided a new home in Knuthenborg for retired circus animals, and continue the work by accepting more rescue animals on an ongoing basis.
The Museum of Evolution
University of Utah
The story of evolutionary history through groundbreaking research and technology
Knuthenborg's Evolution Museum is highly active in research within paleontology, focusing on dinosaurs and biodiversity. We have Professor Mark Loewen from the Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, permanently attached to the museum. Many of our fossils are world-famous due to their quality and scientific significance. Researchers from many countries are involved in the work.
Animals
EAZA
International breeding cooperation to protect endangered species
A large part of the park's animals are part of the international breeding cooperation under EAZA. This means that we exchange animals with other zoological gardens throughout Europe, so that together we have a better foundation for saving endangered species from extinction, and ultimately reintroducing these species into their natural habitat.
Donate your horse
A large part of the animals in the park are part of the international breeding cooperation under EAZA. This means that we exchange animals with other zoological gardens throughout Europe, so that together we have a better foundation for saving endangered species from extinction, and eventually reintroducing these species into their natural habitat.
We do a lot to ensure that the animals live a natural life, which is why it is important that our predators, including lions, tigers, and wolves, receive whole pieces of meat, so they have a natural eating experience.
Therefore, we gladly accept living horses that are no longer thriving and the time has come for the last goodbye.
Practical information about horse donation
- Unfortunately, we do not have the option for home address pickup.
- The horse must come with a slaughter certificate from its own veterinarian to confirm that it is approved as feed. This certificate must not be more than 48 hours old.
- To comply with the horse law, the horse must be microchipped and have a horse passport, which must be carried along with the slaughter certificate.
- It must be disclosed if the horse is nervous or unbalanced.
- The horse can be dropped off by appointment, but typically the time will be in the morning at Knuthenborg Allé 2, 4930 Maribo.
Contact us directly at mail@knuthenborg.dk or by phone: +45 54 78 80 89.
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