Over 100 Animals Seized in Virginia Zoo Amid Animal Cruelty Investigation

The Natural Bridge Zoo, currently closed for the winter, faces a criminal investigation led by the Attorney General's office, with a variety of animals, including a euthanized tiger, taken into custody.

Over 100 animals, both living and dead, have been seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia as part of a criminal investigation into animal cruelty.
The investigation is being conducted by the office of Attorney General Jason Miyares, with assistance from the Virginia State Police.
Among the animals taken were lemurs, macaws, pythons, llamas, and a tiger that had to be euthanized to end its suffering.
The zoo's owner's attorney, Mario Williams, has questioned the investigation and stated that the zoo would seek to halt any permanent seizure of the animals, claiming it would be unconstitutional.
The zoo is currently closed for the winter.