HERSHEY, Pa. — An 18-month-old baby crawled under the outside perimeter fence of a wolf enclosure at ZooAmerica at Hersheypark.
According to a Hershey Entertainment & Resorts spokesperson, the kid crawled under the outside fence and proceeded to crawl to the first steel enclosure surrounding the wolf’s habitat.
The spokesperson additionally mentioned that the kid caught their hand by the steel fence. A wolf contained in the enclosure then made contact with the kid that Hershey says, “is consistent with natural animal behavior, and was not a sign of aggression.”
Hershey says that the kid acquired minor accidents from the incident.
In their assertion to FOX43, Hershey says that the protection of its friends and animals is their high precedence, and that habitats are designed to make sure security.
“We are conscious of an incident involving a younger baby at ZooAmerica the morning of Saturday, April 4, and are relieved that the kid’s accidents have been minor.
Based on our overview, an unsupervised 18-month outdated baby was in a position to crawl under an exterior perimeter fence, journey to the first steel enclosure surrounding the wolf habitat, and put his hand by that fence. A wolf approached and made contact with the kid’s hand. This kind of response is in line with pure animal conduct, and was not an indication of aggression. The baby was by no means contained in the wolf’s enclosure.
The security of our friends and the wellbeing of our animals are at all times our highest priorities. Our habitats are designed with a number of layers of safety, and clear signage and limitations are in place to assist guarantee secure viewing. Guests are anticipated to stay inside designated areas and intently supervise kids at all instances.”
