Toddler Injured by Wolf at Zoo America after Climbing Under Fence
Incident Date:
04/04/2026
Location:
Hershey, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Hersey Park Zoo America
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Wolf
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
HERSHEY, PA – A 18-month-old child sustained minor injuries Saturday morning after crawling under a fence at Zoo America in Pennsylvania at Hershey Park and approached a wolf enclosure. The unsupervised child breached the park’s perimeter fencing and made their way to the wolves’ primary metal enclosure, according to a statement from Zoo America, where the child reached their hand through the barrier. “A wolf approached and made contact with the child’s hand,” the zoo said. “This type of response is consistent with natural animal behavior…” The zoo stated that they expect all children to “remain within designated areas and closely supervise children at all times.”
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