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Girl surprised with the foundation’s $10,000 scholarship at ZooMiami

Miami-Dade County, Florida – Kathryn Treacy was spending her Friday volunteering at ZooMiami.

Ron Magill surprised her with the foundation’s $10,000 scholarship.

The scholarship is for young adults who aspire to have a career in wildlife conservation.

Kathryn said she loves flamingos, and she wants to be a veterinarian.

Her goal is to graduate from the University of Florida with a major in animal science and a minor in wildlife ecology and conservation.

 

Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan is a freelance journalist and local reporter based in Coral Springs. As a beach lover, he only wants to be close by the ocean. Alfred reports for MDMH Coral Springs and writes columns for multiple national magazines.

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