RACINE, Wis. — A local photographer captured a special moment between Racine Zoo‘s lion Azizi and regular visitor Bella Trevino, a 16-year-old with autism.

Sarah Greening said she has been photographing Bella and her family for the past five years.

“Over the years, Bella has become more and more comfortable at our sessions, and each time we meet for pictures, she is more patient and willing to participate,” Greening tells TMJ4.

Greening says the zoo was a perfect location for Bella to feel at ease during their September photo shoot.

Source: Local photographer captures special moment between teen with autism and lion at Racine Zoo