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Escaped Wolf at Tokyo's Tama Zoo Captured After Hourslong Search

Admissions were suspended as visitors sheltered, with the zoo now closed pending a review of how the animal left its enclosure.

Overview

  • The wolf left its enclosure after the 9:30 a.m. opening and was captured inside the park around 2:20 p.m. by staff using tranquilizers and nets.
  • The capture occurred near the Watching Center, about 400 meters northeast of the wolf enclosure, according to reports.
  • New admissions were halted around 11 a.m., and visitors were directed to indoor areas or designated shelters until the situation was secured.
  • No injuries were reported, and the zoo confirmed its second wolf remained inside its enclosure throughout the incident.
  • The zoo announced a temporary closure and issued a public apology on its official X account, and it has begun investigating how the escape occurred.