Orlando's Sloth World loses 31 sloths before debut
TL;DR
Thirty-one sloths planned for Orlando's Sloth World died before the exhibit opened: 21 died in December from cold conditions at a Florida warehouse, two arrived dead from Peru in February, and the remaining eight appeared emaciated and later died. Investigators cited heat, water and electricity failures and cages not meeting standards; the owner disputes the findings. Regulators are reviewing, a stop-work order has been issued at the warehouse, and it remains unclear if the attraction will open as planned.
- Dozens of sloths died before opening of Sloth World attraction in Florida BBC
- Sloth World will not open following dozens of animal deaths: report Orlando Sentinel
- 31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say The New York Times
- Warehouse permitted for cars, not animals county says about dead sloths bound for Sloth World in Orlando WESH
- 13 two-toed sloths donated to Central Florida Zoo from Sloth World Orlando FOX 35 Orlando
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