Dozens of sloths died before opening of Sloth World attraction in Florida
Summary
Thirty-one sloths intended for a new attraction called Sloth World in Orlando, Florida, died before it opened. A report found many of the sloths died due to poor conditions at a Florida warehouse and some arrived already sick or dead.Key Facts
- Sloth World is a planned public exhibit in Orlando featuring sloths.
- Thirty-one sloths died before the attraction’s opening, which was planned for spring 2025.
- Many sloths died after being kept in a cold Florida warehouse with no heat or power.
- Twenty-one sloths shipped from Guyana died in December 2024 due to cold conditions.
- Two sloths from Peru arrived dead in February 2025, and eight others were very thin and later died.
- The warehouse lacked water and electricity, causing space heaters to cut out and leave animals cold.
- One person associated with Sloth World said the sloths had a virus that was hard to detect as the cause of death.
- Investigations found some cages did not meet animal care standards and a stop work order was issued for the warehouse.
- More than a dozen surviving sloths were moved to a zoo in Central Florida for care.
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