Copenhagen Zoo staff get death threats . The zoo has been under fire for its handling of the lion cub, who was born in April and is now being cared for by a surrogate mother. Copenhagen Zoo said it shot Marius with rifle , fed his carcass to zoo 's carnivores . The UK 's Yorkshire Wildlife Park , which said it has the capacity for an extra male , was among several places that offered to take him . Killing sparked outrage , with many people expressing revulsion on Facebook .
Copenhagen Zoo staff get death threats . The zoo has been under fire for its handling of the lion cub, who was born in April and is now being cared for by a surrogate mother. Copenhagen Zoo said it shot Marius with rifle , fed his carcass to zoo 's carnivores . Killing sparked outrage , with many people expressing revulsion on Facebook .