Copenhagen Zoo staff get death threats . `` They strongly believe that the public should know how autopsies are done , what is the work of a vet in the zoo , '' she said . Those who do n't follow zoo protocol , ` ` Danish Zoo , '' official says . Copenhagen Zoo said it shot Marius with rifle , fed his carcass to zoo 's carnivores . This sparked outrage , with many people expressing revulsion on Facebook .
Copenhagen Zoo staff get death threats . Those who do n't follow zoo protocol , ` ` Danish Zoo , '' official says . Copenhagen Zoo said it shot Marius with rifle , fed his carcass to zoo 's carnivores . This sparked outrage , with many people expressing revulsion on Facebook .