Central Florida Zoo Rescues Malnourished Sloths from Orlando Attraction
Thirteen sloths have been rescued from Sloth World, an Orlando-based animal attraction, and are now recovering at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The sloths were found in poor health, suffering from dehydration and malnutrition, after being kept in inadequate conditions at Sloth World. The attraction, which had advertised itself as the 'world’s first Slotharium,' was closed following an investigation that revealed the deaths of numerous sloths imported from Peru and Guyana. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that 31 sloths died between December 2024 and February 2025 due to improper care, including being kept in a warehouse without water and electricity. The zoo is currently providing critical care to the surviving sloths, with one named Bandit still in intensive care. The zoo plans to quarantine the animals for at least 30 days and is coordinating with other facilities for their long-term placement.