Natural Bridge Zoo
Definition
A privately-owned roadside zoo located in Rockbridge County, Virginia, which opened in 1972.
A facility that has garnered significant public and legal controversy due to investigations regarding animal welfare violations, leading to the seizure of multiple animals and criminal charges against its operators.
Examples
If you are looking for a masterclass in how not to manage an animal sanctuary, the Natural Bridge Zoo is currently writing the textbook.
The giraffes at Natural Bridge Zoo apparently decided that a state-mandated relocation was a significant upgrade over their previous living arrangements.
It is quite impressive that the Natural Bridge Zoo managed to turn a simple field trip destination into a persistent topic for the Attorney General's Animal Law Unit.