Sloth World closes permanently after wildlife officials uncover 31 sloth deaths
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By Gail Paschall-Brown
Published on April 25, 2026.
Sloth World, a planned attraction on International Drive in Orlando, has permanently closed after Florida Fish and Wildlife officials uncovered details of 31 sloth deaths at a nearby warehouse. Thirteen surviving sloths were delivered to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, where they are now being cared for. Richard Glover, CEO of the zoo, quickly set up quarantine areas for the animals after being contacted. The sloths, imported from Guyana and Peru, will remain in quarantine for 30 days to assess their medical conditions. The closure follows an unannounced inspection by Florida Fish. However, a spokesperson for Orange County noted that the building was last inspected in 2021 and was only permitted to store cars, not animals. Congressman Maxwell Frost criticized Sloth World for killing 31 sloths and attempting to evade accountability from the public and the government. The Central Florida zoo anticipates medical expenses and testing for the sloths will cost thousands of dollars.
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