Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIsabel KeaneSunday 05 April 2026 20:56 BSTAdorable red panda arrives at UK zoo for 'blind date'An 18-month-old child sustained minor injuries after putting their hand into a wolf enclosure at ZooAmerica, part of Hersheypark in Pennsylvania.The unsupervised toddler climbed under an exterior fence and then put their hand through the primary metal fence of the wolf habitat on Saturday, April 4.A wolf inside the enclosure made contact with the child's hand, which a spokesperson described as "consistent with natural animal behavior" and not aggression.Hershey Entertainment and Resorts stated that the child was never inside the wolf's enclosure and emphasized that guest safety and animal well-being are top priorities.The zoo reiterated that its habitats have multiple layers of protection and clear signage, expecting guests to remain in designated areas and supervise children closely.In fullToddler injured after sticking hand into wolf enclosure inside Pennsylvania zooThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in