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A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
- A second sloth from Sloth World died after being transferred to the Central Florida Zoo for rehab.
- Habanero was euthanized after condition worsened despite initial stabilization.
- The investigation into Sloth World’s care prompted a criminal probe by state and local authorities.
- Wildlife officials reported 31 sloth deaths from December 2024 to February 2025 at the facilities involved.
- Several sloths imported from Guyana died at a separate Orlando facility during cold weather.
- Two sloths arrived from Peru in February 2025; two were dead on arrival and the rest died soon after.
- The Florida wildlife agency’s investigation cites cold temperatures as a factor in the sloth deaths.
- Sloth World was a planned Orlando tourist attraction that never opened, now under criminal review.
- Authorities are reviewing the operations of Sanctuary World Imports in relation to the deaths.
- The AP News coverage links the sloth deaths to broader welfare concerns at facilities linked to Sloth World and Sanctuary World Imports.
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