Sloths https://www.wusf.org/tags/sloths Sloths en-US Copyright Thu, 14 May 2026 11:06:18 GMT Florida temporarily halts import of sloths following animal deaths https://www.wusf.org/environment/2026-05-14/florida-temporarily-halts-import-sloths-following-animal-deaths It follows public outcry that arose over dozens of animal deaths connected to Sloth World, a now-canceled attraction previously planned in Orlando. The temporary ban expires on July 10. Thu, 14 May 2026 11:06:18 GMT https://www.wusf.org/environment/2026-05-14/florida-temporarily-halts-import-sloths-following-animal-deaths Molly Duerig Third animal from Sloth World dies, leaving behind 10 sloths at Central Florida Zoo https://www.wusf.org/environment/2026-05-05/third-animal-from-sloth-world-dies-leaving-behind-10-sloths-at-central-florida-zoo Dozens of sloths were captured from the wild and shipped to Florida for the now-canceled attraction. At least 34 of those sloths are now dead. Tue, 05 May 2026 18:16:23 GMT https://www.wusf.org/environment/2026-05-05/third-animal-from-sloth-world-dies-leaving-behind-10-sloths-at-central-florida-zoo Molly Duerig Another sloth dies at Central Florida Zoo. Eleven still remain https://www.wusf.org/environment/2026-05-04/another-sloth-dies-central-florida-zoo-eleven-still-remain The zoo's veterinary team is keeping an extra-close eye on two of the remaining eleven animals recently transferred from a Sloth World warehouse in Orlando. Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/environment/2026-05-04/another-sloth-dies-central-florida-zoo-eleven-still-remain Molly Duerig Florida opens criminal probe into Sloth World after dozens of animal deaths https://www.wusf.org/courts-law/2026-05-02/florida-opens-criminal-probe-into-sloth-world-after-dozens-of-animal-deaths Most of the wild sloths imported by a planned tourist attraction in Orlando did not survive. Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/courts-law/2026-05-02/florida-opens-criminal-probe-into-sloth-world-after-dozens-of-animal-deaths Katie Surma, Kiley Price|Inside Climate News At ‘Sloth World’ in Florida, wild sloths have died by the dozens https://www.wusf.org/environment/2026-04-18/at-sloth-world-in-florida-wild-sloths-have-died-by-the-dozens Sloth World has continued importing wild sloths through a related business, Sanctuary World Imports, acquiring at least 38 more wild sloths in addition to the initial 31 that died, according to government permit records. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/environment/2026-04-18/at-sloth-world-in-florida-wild-sloths-have-died-by-the-dozens Katie Surma, Kiley Price at Inside Climate News