Girl's Dream Comes True At Zoo Miami Thanks To Make-A-Wish South Florida

Miami, FL - A young girl dealing with a difficult illness fulfilled her dream of becoming a zookeeper thanks to Make-A-Wish South Florida.

A 10-year-old girl with a love for animals had her dream come true thanks to Make-A-Wish South Florida.

According to 7 News Miami , 10-year-old Luci Austin, who is enduring a difficult health journey, spent a day at Zoo Miami as a zookeeper.

Accompanied by her mother, Elena Hardin, and Zoo Miami's goodwill ambassador, Ron Magill, Luci experienced a day filled with animal encounters and unforgettable memories.

She interacted with giraffes, elephants, reptiles, and even a singing parrot.

"I truly believe that these animals know that these kids have faced challenges," Magill told WSVN . "They seem to react to them differently than they do with other people in many ways."

The trip to Zoo Miami provided a much-needed respite for Luci and her family.

"It's a perfect day, this is a perfect day," Luci told her mother.

Hardin expressed her gratitude to the care team and Make-A-Wish for making her daughter's wish come true.