Toddler injured after sticking hand into wolf enclosure inside Pennsylvania zoo | EUROtoday

A toddler was injured after sticking their hand by means of the fence of a wolf enclosure at ZooAmerica, a part of Hersheypark in Pennsylvania.

On Saturday, an unsupervised 18-month-old baby climbed below an exterior fence surrounding the wolf habitat earlier than sticking their hand by means of the first metallic fence closing off the enclosure.

A wolf contained in the enclosure made contact with the kid in a way that’s “consistent with natural animal behavior, and was not a sign of aggression,” a spokesperson for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts informed Fox 43.

The baby sustained minor accidents from the incident, the spokesperson added, with out specifying the kind of accidents.

In a press release, a spokesperson for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts stated the protection of its visitors and animals are its prime precedence.

“We are aware of an incident involving a young child at ZooAmerica the morning of Saturday, April 4, and are relieved that the child’s injuries were minor,” the corporate stated in a press release.

“Based on our review, an unsupervised 18-month old child was able to crawl under an exterior perimeter fence, travel to the primary metal enclosure surrounding the wolf habitat, and put his hand through that fence,” the assertion stated.

“A wolf approached and made contact with the child’s hand,” based on Hershey.

“This type of response is consistent with natural animal behavior, and was not a sign of aggression,” the assertion continued.

The baby was by no means contained in the wolf’s enclosure, the spokesperson added.

According to the zoo, there are three wolves in its pack: Twister, a male wolf born on April 30, 2015, and females Hazel and Freya, who arrived from Bear Country USA in Rapid City, South Dakota and born April 4, 2019.

“The safety of our guests and the well-being of our animals are always our highest priorities,” based on Hershey. “Our habitats are designed with multiple layers of protection, and clear signage and barriers are in place to help ensure safe viewing. Guests are expected to remain within designated areas and closely supervise children at all times.”

The Independent has contacted Hershey Entertainment and Resorts for extra data.

ZooAmerica is an 11-acre zoo for animals present in North America that’s a part of the Hersheypark amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is dedicated to the conservation of North American wildlife and habitats, based on its web site.