Washington Park Zoo
Coverage of Washington Park Zoo in the Nexus archive.
- Northwest Indiana zoo issues new statement after employees injured by wolves
The Michigan City Zoological Society issued a new statement following a wolf attack at Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana, where two employees were injured. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning in the wolf den area of the zoo located near Lake Michigan.
- New details revealed after wolf attack at NW Indiana zoo injures 2 employees
Two employees were injured at the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana, after two wolves became agitated following the death of their pack member, Echo. One employee was released after treatment, while the other continues to receive medical care. The zoo is reviewing its procedures and confirmed the remaining wolves are healthy.
- Zookeepers at Indiana zoo attacked by wolves during ‘incident' inside wolf enclosure
Two zoo employees at Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City were attacked by wolves following the death of another wolf. One employee suffered bites to the neck and limbs, while the other was bitten on the arm and rescued from a building roof. Both were hospitalized in stable condition, and the zoo remains open with the wolf exhibit closed.
- Employees injured in wolf attack at Michigan City zoo
Two employees at Washington Park Zoo were injured in a wolf attack, with non-life threatening injuries, and the zoo lost two animals due to separate medical events.
- Wolf attack leaves 2 zookeepers hurt, with firefighters having to rescue worker
Two zookeepers were injured in a wolf attack at Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City after entering an enclosure following a wolf's death. Firefighters rescued one worker who had climbed onto a building's roof, while both injured individuals were hospitalized and later stabilized. The wolf exhibit was closed to the public during the ongoing investigation.