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Over a dozen sloths were rescued from a bankrupt Florida tourist trap after 31 died in its care before the embattled business could even open. The 13 sloths were saved from Sloth World Orlando on Friday and are now safely in the care of expert veterinary staff at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens,
Thirty-one sloths allegedly died in the care of the Orlando Sloth World attraction before the animal exhibit's grand opening date in the Florida vacation destination.
News reports last week established that at least 31 sloths have died since late 2024 in a converted warehouse operated by Sloth World about a mile from the planned public venue. The conservation groups said Friday that another 24 sloths obtained by Sloth World are unaccounted for.
Disease and cold temperatures killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse in 2024 and 2025, according to a state report.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.