31 Sloths Die in Warehouse Deaths Prompting Outrage
As Sloth World Orlando prepared for its grand opening, a significant number of sloths met an untimely demise before the attraction could welcome the public. Investigations by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) revealed that 21 sloths died shortly after arriving in December 2024, suspected of succumbing to cold stun, while an additional 10 died in February 2025 due to being DOA or emaciated. Despite these losses, the FWC’s closed investigation found no evidence of intentional misconduct by the business.
John Q. Hosedrinker