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Wolf recaptured after briefly escaping from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo habitat

By WHIO Staff

NOTE: Not actual wolves from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo/ FILE PHOTO: Gray wolf pups were born in Colorado for the first time in nearly 80 years, state wildlife officials said this week. (stevegeer/Getty Images)

By WHIO Staff

CLEVELAND — A wolf briefly escaped its exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo early Monday.

Director of Communications Jacqueline Gering said the animal was quickly captured by staff members after briefly breaching its habitat, according to WOIO, a CBS affiliate in Cleveland.

No guests or employees were injured and the incident remains under investigation, WOIO reported.

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There are a total of six Mexican gray wolves housed at the Wolf Lodge in the Northern Trek, WOIO reported.

According to the zoo’s website, Mexican gray wolves are the smallest of all gray wolf species in North America. Their coat is a varied mixture of tan, red, white, and black fur, with darker colors on their head, shoulders and back.

The Zoo’s wolves, Catori, Sarita, Una, Aprecia, Nancita and Mitzi, are all sisters. They came to Cleveland from the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center in Missouri in 2009, WOIO reported.

The Wolf Lodge is also home to the Zoo’s bald eagle, beaver and and a variety of wetland species and aquatic life.

Gering said the zoo is safe for guests and has resumed normal operations, WOIO reported.

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