Criminal Investigation Opened Into Mass Sloth Death in Florida
Summary
Florida authorities are investigating Sloth World Orlando after over 50 sloths died in unsafe conditions before the attraction opened. The company filed for bankruptcy, and the surviving sloths were given to the Central Florida Zoo for care.Key Facts
- Florida’s Attorney General confirmed his office is helping with a criminal investigation into Sloth World Orlando.
- More than 50 sloths died due to cold exposure, infections, stress, and poor housing conditions.
- Many sloths suffered from malnutrition, untreated illnesses, and injury from improper handling.
- Sloth World Orlando was still under construction when many deaths occurred in unheated warehouses.
- The company filed for bankruptcy and will no longer open the slotharium.
- Thirteen surviving sloths were surrendered to the Central Florida Zoo, some arriving in critical condition.
- Animal rights groups, including PETA, have called for criminal charges against the owners.
- Necropsies showed signs of neglect, including parasites, dehydration, and trauma from poor care.
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