12/12/23

NATURAL BRIDGE, VA – (WSVA) -Representatives of the Natural Bridge Zoo are responding to the reports that Virginia State Police have seized 95 live animals and dozens of dead animals from the Rockbridge County attraction following a search warrant last week.

Gretchen Mogensen told Lynchburg television station W-S-E-T that the warrants, which were issued by Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office, are misleading.

Mogenson said when animals pass away, they have to provide proof so animals are kept in freezers for a period of time.

She said some of the animals are buried at a later time or kept for research and training.