An 8-year-old girl was seriously injured after being attacked by a wolf during a special children’s event at a wildlife park in Germany, and police are now investigating an employee who was supervising the group.
The attack occurred Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Johannismühle Wildlife Park in Baruth/Mark, approximately 28 miles south of Berlin. According to German public broadcaster rbb, the girl was inside an Arctic wolf enclosure with two other children and a park employee when at least one wolf attacked her.
Police confirmed to rbb on Thursday, Oct. 29, that they were investigating the employee on suspicion of negligent bodily harm.
Police tape cordons off an area of Johannismühle Wildlife Park in Brandenburg, Germany, on Oct. 28, 2026, following a wolf attack that seriously injured an 8-year-old girl.picture alliance / Getty Images
The incident happened during a prearranged zookeeper experience for children, before the park opened to regular visitors. Local officials said the wolves were being given water when the attack occurred.
According to its official website, Johannismühle Wildlife Park offers several behind-the-scenes animal experiences, including a half-day program called “Little Zookeeper Day,” which allows children ages 10 and older to assist animal keepers with their daily work. The park also advertises private animal encounters that can include feeding wolves alongside a zookeeper. It has not been confirmed which program the injured 8-year-old was attending or why the children were permitted inside the wolf enclosure.
The girl suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital by rescue helicopter. Authorities have not released an update on her condition.
Police Investigating Wildlife Park Employee After Wolf Attack
On Thursday, Oct. 29, police confirmed that they were investigating the employee who was inside the enclosure with the children on suspicion of negligent bodily harm, according to rbb.
Authorities have not publicly explained why the children were inside the enclosure or exactly how the attack unfolded. The investigation remains ongoing, and no finding of wrongdoing has been announced.
According to the Associated Press, a zookeeper intervened during the attack, preventing the two other girls from being injured.
The wildlife park has been closed following the incident, and local authorities are reviewing its safety procedures and operations. Officials are also examining the circumstances surrounding the animals’ care and the enclosure.
In a statement reported by rbb, the park said it was cooperating fully with authorities and expressed support for the injured girl and her family.
The incident has also prompted criticism on the wildlife park’s Instagram account, where commenters have responded to older photos of its Arctic wolves. On a January 2019 post featuring two wolves named Bjarni and Bo, one commenter wrote, “Wild animals are not cuddly pets!” and questioned why children were allowed near the animals. Another commenter responded to a separate 2019 post featuring Arctic wolves by criticizing the practice of keeping wild animals in captivity.
The privately operated wildlife park is home to approximately 500 animals representing around 50 species, including Arctic wolves, gray wolves, bears and lynx.
According to a notice posted on its official website, Johannismühle Wildlife Park will remain closed until Nov. 2. However, local authorities have said the park can reopen only after receiving approval from the appropriate regulatory agency.
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