Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Seizure and Euthanization of Tiger at Virginia Roadside Zoo
Nearly 120 animals, including a white Bengal tiger that had to be euthanized, were seized from a roadside zoo in Virginia as part of an animal cruelty investigation. The zoo, Natural Bridge Zoo, has faced complaints from animal rights activists and regulators for years. The investigation found animals in distress, including an elephant named Asha who was found standing in her own waste due to being chained. No charges have been filed against zoo officials yet. A hearing is scheduled to determine the fate of the animals. The zoo's owners deny the allegations and claim the animals have not been abused.
