An 8-year-old girl was seriously injured in a wolf attack at Johannismühle Wildlife Park in Brandenburg, Germany, on October 28, 2026, according to multiple reports.
Investigation Underway After Wolf Attack
An eight-year-old girl was attacked by a wolf while inside an enclosure at Johannismühle Wildlife Park in Baruth/Mark, south of Berlin, on Wednesday, October 28. The precise circumstances of the incident are the subject of an ongoing police investigation,
the outlets reported. The park, which houses grey and arctic wolves, has been temporarily closed and is set to reopen on November 2, according to its website.
The attack occurred before the park opened. Reports suggest the child may have been part of a special tour allowing visitors to interact with animals. This included feeding wolves or petting llamas. A police spokesperson told Globemagazine that authorities received reports of an animal attack at 9:30 a.m. local time. The specific animal involved was initially unclear. Investigations are examining why the children were inside the enclosure. They are also looking into whether negligence played a role, as reported by Globemagazine.
The precise circumstances of the incident are the subject of an ongoing police investigation.
Police statement, BBC
The park, located 28 miles from Berlin, is home to grey and polar wolves, as well as birds, deer, and wildcats, according to Source 4. The girl was inside an enclosure with a staff member and two other children when the attack occurred, as stated in Source 1. German newspaper Bild stated that the event occurred prior to the park’s opening at 10:00 a.m. local time (09:00 GMT). The possibility the child was on an exclusive tour was mentioned. The park’s website describes small group tours that allow visitors to spend time with animals, including feeding wolves or petting a llama.
Park Closes After Attack
The park was closed following the incident. Staff received emotional support from emergency teams. A local police spokesman confirmed that cops received reports of an animal attack at 9:30 a.m. but did not specify what kind of animal was involved. We received information this morning at 9.30 a.m. that a child in the Baruth area was allegedly attacked and injured by one or more animals.
A rescue helicopter landed there.
Authorities have not publicly identified the girl.
Recent Animal Attacks Across Europe
The Johannismühle attack followed a 24-year-old man, William Chapman, being killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on October 10.
An independent investigation will be launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The City of Doncaster Council, which oversees zoo licensing, initiated a health and safety investigation. South Yorkshire Police is also examining the case, according to Dailymail.
Questions Remain About Park Safety
The girl was injured by at least one animal, according to Bild, which reported the incident happened before the park opened. No other individuals were injured during the attack.
The park, which keeps grey and arctic wolves, along with other animals including the brown bear and lynx, has been closed temporarily and is set to reopen on November 2. The incident comes after a number of other animal attacks at zoos and wildlife parks in Europe, as noted in Source 1.