Make-A-Wish recipient gets 'wildlife' experience at Orlando hotel

Marriott Vacations Worldwide helped decorate hotel room for 9-year-old Layla Catts

Make-A-Wish for Layla (Make-A-Wish)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Layla Catts, 9, and her family received a fun and unique welcome on Monday at the Sheraton Vistana Resort in Orlando.

Layla is a Make-A-Wish recipient and as part of her wish, she asked for her own petting zoo, so workers with Marriott Vacations Worldwide did not waste any time.

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The company granted its 100th wish to Layla as part of World Wish Month and decorated her hotel room with dinosaur balloons and zoo decorations to welcome her and her family.

Layla with Make-A-Wish (Make-A-Wish)

The celebrations continued with Layla getting the opportunity to ride a pony at the property and she was able to play with several farm animals.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide partnered with Make-A-Wish to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Layla with Make-A-Wish (Make-A-Wish)

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