At Hefei Wildlife Park, a parent lifted a boy over a fence into a red panda exhibit; staff intervened promptly to prevent animal injury or escape.

Social Context

Enclosure breaches violate China’s Wildlife Protection Law and the park’s operating license conditions, triggering mandatory safety audits. Following multiple 2023 incidents, Anhui province mandated double-layer fencing and real-time visitor monitoring in all Class-A zoos—enforced through provincial ecological environment department inspections.

Safety Tip

Use official photo zones with trained animal handlers—never bypass barriers, even for ‘quick’ photos with children.