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Zoo Trial Split Into Three
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The Natural Bridge Zoo case is exploding into three separate trials later this year, involving five defendants, over 70 animals, and charges ranging from animal cruelty to document forgery. A judge split the case to avoid jury prejudice, with trials targeting the zoo’s family owners, a former elephant handler, and a vet accused of falsifying records. The chaos began in December 2023 with a raid and shutdown, followed by indictments in February 2026. Meanwhile, a parallel probe into the zoo’s giraffes led to the recent safe recovery of two baby giraffes, now relocated to a Georgia conservation park where they’re thriving — though details remain sealed due to ongoing investigations.
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