Orlando's Sloth World loses 31 sloths before debut
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.
