Teen with Autism Escapes Zoo Exhibit | Milwaukee News

A 13-year-old boy with severe autism accidentally wandered into the Milwaukee County Zoo’s African Savanna exhibit—caught on video and instantly viral. Thankfully, a family member rushed in to retrieve him, while zoo staff swiftly moved animals to safer zones. No one was hurt, and the boy’s father praised the staff’s quick response, asking for public compassion as his son has visited the zoo many times safely. The zoo is reviewing procedures and enclosures to prevent future incidents, reminding everyone that zoos are sanctuaries—and safety is everyone’s responsibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16c9d52b386b984f