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31 Sloths Die, Owner Blames Virus; Opening Delayed

4/24/2026

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  • Owner of Sloth World Orlando claims a foreign virus caused the sloth deaths.
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found 31 sloths dead in a warehouse near the park between December 2024 and February 2025.
  • Investigators said cold exposure, transport stress, and poor health on arrival contributed to the deaths.
  • Sloth World Orlando has postponed its opening to later in 2026 amid ongoing public scrutiny.