GALLERY: Zeus, tiger euthanized during Natural Bridge Zoo investigation

NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – Gretchen Mogensen with the Natural Bridge Zoo shared photos of Zeus the tiger prior to the euthanization.

This happened amid an investigation by Virginia State Police and the Attorney General’s Office, during which 95 animals were taken away.

“The tiger was euthanized with consent of the owners to humanely end its suffering upon recommendation by the specialist veterinarian following their examination,” according to the Attorney General’s Office.

Crews have been at the zoo since the first day of the search, covering all developments in the case.

On Wednesday, we captured drone video of the area, which showed a massive animal being carried by five people into a trailer. Mogensen, the zoo owner’s daughter, confirmed to 10 News Friday afternoon that the animal was Zeus the tiger.

Mogensen was at the zoo when the search warrant was executed and was there when Zeus was put down. Watch the full interview by clicking here.

See more coverage below:

• Original story: Search at Natural Bridge Zoo in Rockbridge County
• Tiger euthanized, 95 animals seized during search at Natural Bridge Zoo
• Animal Legal Defense Fund weighs in on roadside zoo controversy
• WATCH: Raw interview with Natural Bridge Zoo owner’s daughter, Gretchen Mogensen
• COURT DOCUMENTS: Findings of Natural Bridge Zoo raid