Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Seizure of Dozens of Animals from Virginia Zoo
TL;DR
Nearly 100 animals have been seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia amid an animal cruelty investigation. Authorities found numerous animals with health ailments, filthy habitats, and a lack of appropriate care, including a dead goat left unnoticed for over an hour. A Siberian tiger named Zeus was euthanized, and an elephant named Asha was found living in substandard conditions while chained to a wall. The zoo plans to go to court regarding the allegations, while the investigation remains ongoing.
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