Animal carcass donation

Education, research and preparation

At SWISSskulls International, we focus on transparency, responsibility, and scientific value, even when dealing with deceased animals. Through animal carcass donation, pet owners, gamekeepers, veterinarians, and other professionals make a valuable contribution to research, teaching, and taxidermy.

We treat donated or purchased animal carcasses – whether from natural causes, accidents, or euthanasia – with the utmost respect. Through careful work, these are transformed into anatomical specimens that are used as teaching aids in veterinary medicine, zoology, or pathology programs. They help students, veterinarians, and researchers better understand the complex anatomy of wild and domestic animals.

Some of the animal carcasses are scientifically examined in collaboration with pathology students and laboratories before being turned into high-quality display pieces, skeletons, or skull specimens. Unusable remains are professionally cremated and disposed of.

PartnerPlus program for zoos & wildlife parks

As an officially certified and legally operating company in Switzerland, SWISSskulls International offers an exclusive PartnerPlus program for zoos and wildlife parks.

Thanks to our officially approved work – including the legal trade in animals listed in CITES Appendices I–III – we are able to support zoological institutions not only with specimens but also with customized services and loans.

Your benefits as a PartnerPlus:

• Free or heavily discounted services

• Acceptance of donations and ethical processing of deceased animals

• Free access to the entire SWISSskulls inventory for exhibitions, training courses or educational projects

• Scientifically prepared specimens for visitor education and specialist training

Whether for interactive exhibitions, internal training or nature education programs, as a PartnerPlus member you get access to resources that are otherwise difficult to obtain.