Watch: Boy’s adorable reaction to getting Harlem Globetrotters tickets after missing out on Dudley Zoo

Aiziah’s trip to Dudley Zoo for his ninth birthday was cancelled when Queen Elizabeth II died, so mum Keeley gave him a surprise
By Jessica Hehir-Smith
Published 12th Oct 2022, 19:02 BST
Updated 13th Oct 2022, 10:14 BST

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Aiziah, from Birmingham, bursts into tears when mum Keeley gives him surprise Harlem Globetrotters ticketsAiziah, from Birmingham, bursts into tears when mum Keeley gives him surprise Harlem Globetrotters tickets
Aiziah, from Birmingham, bursts into tears when mum Keeley gives him surprise Harlem Globetrotters tickets

A boy burst into happy tears when his mum surprised him with tickets to see his dream team - the Harlem Globetrotters.

Keeley, 39, had planned for Aiziah to have an incredible ‘zookeeper for a day’ experience at Dudley Zoo for his ninth birthday. But on their way to the zoo, Keeley received the news that the zoo was closing due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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The pair returned home defeated, but Keeley had another trick up her sleeve. She bought her basketball-obsessed son Aiziah tickets to watch the world-famous basketball team.

Aiziah, from Birmingham, bursts into tears when mum Keeley gives him surprise Harlem Globetrotters ticketsAiziah, from Birmingham, bursts into tears when mum Keeley gives him surprise Harlem Globetrotters tickets
Aiziah, from Birmingham, bursts into tears when mum Keeley gives him surprise Harlem Globetrotters tickets

Keyley, a nurse from Birmingham, West Midlands, said: “I got him tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters tour in Cardiff because he has been a HUGE fan of them for the past two years, since he got into basketball really.

“The zoo closing almost ruined his birthday so I knew these tickets would make his day. I recorded that moment because I was so excited for him and happy that his birthday was no longer ruined! We’re both so excited to go now.” This video was filmed on September 9.

Keeley and Aiziah, from Birmingham, after he received his Harlem Globetrotters ticketsKeeley and Aiziah, from Birmingham, after he received his Harlem Globetrotters tickets
Keeley and Aiziah, from Birmingham, after he received his Harlem Globetrotters tickets

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