Florida Attorney General Launches Criminal Investigation into Sloth Deaths at Sloth World Orlando
The Florida Attorney General's office has initiated a criminal investigation into the deaths of dozens of sloths at Sloth World Orlando, a planned tourist attraction that never opened. The investigation follows reports from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and local media, which revealed that 31 sloths died between December 2024 and February 2025 due to cold exposure, viral infections, and stress during transport. Additional sloths died upon arrival, leading to a total of over 50 deaths under the company's care. The facility, which was still under construction, housed the animals in an unheated warehouse, contributing to their demise. The company has since filed for bankruptcy, and the surviving sloths have been transferred to the Central Florida Zoo for care. 
