2nd sloth transferred from troubled Sloth World has died, Central Florida Zoo says
Summary
A second sloth named Habanero died at the Central Florida Zoo after being transferred from Sloth World, a tourist attraction that never opened. Sloth World is under investigation after more than 30 sloths died due to poor care and unsuitable living conditions.Key Facts
- Habanero, an adult male sloth, was euthanized to prevent further suffering at the Central Florida Zoo.
- The sloths came from Sloth World, a planned tourist attraction in Orlando that never opened.
- Another sloth named Bandit died at the zoo after being transferred from Sloth World.
- All the sloths arrived underweight and with stomach problems needing special care.
- More than 30 sloths died between December 2024 and February 2025 under Sloth World’s care.
- Florida officials found that low temperatures (40 to 55°F) harmed the sloths, who need warmer conditions (68 to 85°F).
- Two sloths from Peru arrived dead, and others were very thin and sick.
- State and local authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into the care of the sloths at Sloth World.
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