Gretchen Mogensen
Coverage of Gretchen Mogensen in the Nexus archive.
- Two missing giraffe calves found after more than a year
Two missing giraffe calves from the Natural Bridge Zoo, reported missing in 2025, have been found and relocated to a facility for care. The incident is linked to a 2024 trial where custody of the zoo's animals was granted to Rockbridge County due to alleged cruelty, and the zoo's co-owner faces legal consequences for not disclosing the calves' whereabouts.
- 2 giraffe calves found safe after disappearing from Virginia zoo more than a year ago
Two giraffe calves were found safe at a professional facility after disappearing from Virginia's Natural Bridge Zoo over a year ago. The calves' disappearance sparked a nationwide search and legal action against the zoo's co-owners, who face animal cruelty and forgery charges.
- 2 giraffe calves found safe after disappearing from Virginia zoo more than a year ago
Two giraffe calves missing from Virginia's Natural Bridge Zoo since 2025 were found safe and relocated to a professional giraffe care facility. The zoo faced animal abuse investigations leading to the seizure of 100 animals, with four co-owners facing 55 animal cruelty charges. A nationwide search involving PETA and a $50,000 reward helped locate the calves.