Natural Bridge Zoo

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.

Virginia Attorney General’s Office has located missing giraffe calves linked to Natural Bridge Zoo and placed them in a facility specializing in giraffe care. The calves, missing since 2025, are receiving medical and behavioral care, though a criminal investigation remains ongoing with no further details released.

Virginia's data center debate is causing divisions within Democratic ranks, while state tribes collaborate to preserve the Henrico birthplace of Chief Powhatan. Governor Spanberger signed gun safety legislation, and AI cameras are being installed at stop signs due to safety concerns. Baby giraffes were found safe after going missing at the Natural Bridge Zoo.

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.

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.