Thursday night on ABC7 News at 10 p.m., we'll have more on the visit and why this close encounter may provide therapeutic benefits you won't find in a doctor's office.
Brookfield Zoo helps girl fulfill her dream
March 9, 2011
When the staff at Brookfield Zoo learned 10-year-old Zoe Meier wanted to grow up to be a dolphin trainer, they thought a behind-the-scenes training session would provide encouragement.
Meier was one of the first patients to use proton therapy at a new facility in suburban Warrenville.
She's now finished with her treatments and is doing well.