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Emmy Egan, a nine-year-old who has been battling leukemia for more than two years, had a dream come true when she got to meet and feed a sloth at Zoo Miami. The animal is special to her since she would often watch videos of sloths to distract her during especially difficult chemotherapy treatments.

Emmy traveled all the way from Colorado to get close to an animal that has always fascinated her and whose videos helped pass the time during especially difficult chemotherapy treatments. The experience provided a much-needed respite for a young girl and family that have been battling cancer for more than two years.

Ron Magill, Miami’s goodwill ambassador, led Emmy’s VIP experience, providing the Egans a private tour that included parts o

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