BBC News - World2d ago
Thirty-one sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
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Thirty-one sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
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Updated 25.4.2026
Key Topics & People
Sloth World *Orlando Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Ben Agresta
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Apr 25 Morning
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Key Claims
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Thirty-one sloths planned for a new 'slothnarium' in Florida died before the attraction's planned opening.
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Many of the sloths died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they had been shipped.
— Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) report
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The owner of Sloth World has denied allegations in the report.
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"The truth is, we lost sloths that had a virus of which showed barely any symptoms and was undetectable even after necropsy."
— Ben Agresta, the owner of Sloth World
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Sloth World is advertised as Orlando's only 'slotharium'.
Apr 24 Evening
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The Guardian - World News2d ago
Florida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouse
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Key Claims
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31 sloths died in a storage warehouse between December 2024 and February 2025.
— Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC)
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A building inspector issued a “stop work” order for the warehouse.
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The building is permitted for vehicle storage, not animals.
— county spokesperson
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21 sloths from Guyana died due to a “cold stun” after temporary heaters failed.
— Peter Bandre
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The warehouse had no water or power of its own.
— Peter Bandre