Overview
- Thirteen sloths transferred to the Central Florida Zoo are stable after initial exams, the zoo said.
- Sloth World said it will not open and plans to seek bankruptcy protection after surrendering the animals.
- Investigators reported at least 31 sloth deaths between December 2024 and February 2025, with about 24 more unaccounted for from a total of at least 69 imports.
- A Florida wildlife inspection documented no power, heat, air conditioning, or water at the site and noted one shipment where two sloths arrived dead and the remaining eight later died.
- Orange County posted a stop-work order at the warehouse for unpermitted alterations and because the building was approved only for vehicle storage.