Parents Resist Reprimands as Animal Harassment at Kalajoki Petting Zoo Escalates—Other Zoos Report Similar Challenges

A petting zoo in Kalajoki has faced an alarming surge in animal harassment this summer, with staff forced to intervene nearly daily to protect its residents. Hulivili Petting Zoo, owned by Minna Kekolahti, has seen a sharp rise in disruptive behavior from children, marking a stark contrast to previous years when such incidents were rare. Parents have increasingly resisted reprimands, with some questioning staff authority and others remaining indifferent to their children’s actions (Ilta-Sanomat).