Toddler injured by wolf at Zoo America after crawling under a fence to enclosure

A child sustained minor injuries Saturday morning after crawling under a fence at Zoo America in Pennsylvania and approaching a wolf enclosure

A child sustained minor injuries Saturday morning after crawling under a fence at Zoo America in Pennsylvania and approaching a wolf enclosure.

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The unsupervised 18-month-old 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, and was not a sign of aggression."