ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Florida wildlife officials are moving to halt all sloth imports into the state following the deaths of 55 sloths tied to the failed Sloth World attraction that had planned to open along International Drive in Orlando before shutting down and filing for bankruptcy.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced it is finalizing an emergency order to pause all sloth importation while officials conduct a full review of current exotic animal regulations and oversight procedures across the state.
55 Sloths Died While in Sloth World’s Care Before Orlando Attraction Shut Down
Dozens of sloths imported specifically for the Sloth World attraction reportedly died while in the company’s care, with the total death count reaching 55 animals tied directly to the failed Orlando venture.
Sloth World had planned to operate as an exotic animal attraction along International Drive in Orlando but never successfully opened before the company ultimately shut down and filed for bankruptcy.
The scale of animal deaths under a single company’s care has drawn widespread outrage from lawmakers, wildlife experts, and conservation groups demanding answers and accountability for what happened to the sloths.
13 Surviving Sloths Transferred to Central Florida Zoo but Several Have Since Died
Of the sloths that survived the Sloth World collapse, 13 were transferred to the Central Florida Zoo in an effort to provide them with proper care and rehabilitation following their time under the failed attraction’s management.
However, several of those 13 surviving sloths have since passed away after arriving at the zoo in critical condition, further adding to the overall death toll connected to the Sloth World operation.
The deaths of animals even after transfer to professional zoological care highlights the severity of the neglect and poor conditions the sloths endured while in Sloth World’s possession.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Finalizing Emergency Order While Calls Grow for Stricter Exotic Animal Laws
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now finalizing an emergency order that would pause all sloth importation into the state while a comprehensive review of exotic animal regulations and oversight frameworks is conducted.
The emergency order represents a direct regulatory response to the Sloth World deaths and signals that state officials are treating the situation with significant urgency given the scale of animal casualties involved.
Lawmakers, wildlife experts, and conservation groups across Florida are simultaneously calling for stronger exotic animal laws and tighter oversight to prevent a similar situation from occurring again in the future. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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