Dozens of sloths die before opening of Sloth World attraction in Florida
Thirty-one sloths died before the planned opening of Sloth World, a new slothnarium attraction in Orlando, Florida.The deaths occurred due to poor conditions during shipment and at a Florida warehouse, according to a report released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).The report details that 21 sloths shipped from Guyana died in December 2024 due to cold conditions at a Florida warehouse.In February 2025, two of ten sloths arriving from Peru were found dead, while the remaining eight appeared emaciated and later died from poor health issues.The warehouse where the sloths were held lacked proper heating, water, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 06:01 LONDON
31 Sloths Die at Orlando Animal Attraction Due to Inadequate Heating
Officials have reported the deaths of 31 sloths at an animal attraction in Orlando.The deaths occurred after the animals were housed in an unauthorized warehouse lacking proper heating.Authorities confirmed that many of the sloth deaths were linked to insufficient temperature control at the facility used by the attraction.The warehouse was not authorized for animal care purposes.No further details on additional casualties or disruptions have been released.The incident has raised concerns about animal welfare and regulatory compliance at facilities housing exotic animals.This matter is significant as it highlights potential gaps in oversight and the risks posed to exotic animals when kept... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 00:32 LONDON
