Florida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouse
Summary
Florida officials reported that 31 sloths imported from South America died while being kept in a warehouse for the upcoming Sloth World attraction in Orlando. The deaths occurred mostly due to poor care conditions, including lack of proper heating, and this has led to investigations and calls to stop the attraction's opening.Key Facts
- Thirty-one sloths from Peru and Guyana died between December 2024 and February 2025.
- The sloths were kept in a warehouse without proper heating, water, or power.
- Some sloths died from "cold stun," meaning they were exposed to dangerously low temperatures.
- Inspectors found that the cages and living conditions did not meet animal welfare regulations.
- No fines were issued, but the owners received a verbal warning from wildlife officials.
- The attraction, Sloth World, planned to open soon and sell tickets for $49.
- Animal groups and local politicians are calling for a halt to the opening and further investigation.
- Sloth World said it is dealing with a virus affecting the sloths and disputed some of the officials' findings.
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