NATURAL BRIDGE (WSLS 10) - The Virginia Safari Park responded to a complaint the group PETA filed.
The animal rights group filed complaints against the Safari Park and the Natural Bridge Zoo, asking the USDA to investigate what it called animal abuse.
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The Safari Park's CEO and corporate director, Eric Mogensen, said Peta used erroneous and false information and the animals featured in Peta-produced videos are in good health.
Eric Mogensen said in a statement, quote, "they are once again trying to use their power with the media to slander a business. PETA is against all zoos, as their website proudly states."
- Read the release from PETA here: For Immediate Release Two Natural Bridge Roadside Zoos Subjects of Complaints Over Neglected Animals
- Read the response from Virginia Safari Park here: Press Release. Refuting PETA's claims versus Virginia Safari Park. 7.22.2015