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Sloth attraction on I-Drive shut down before opening after dozens of animal deaths, officials say

A planned tourist attraction along International Drive has been shut down before ever opening its doors after state investigators say more than 30 sloths died while in the care of the business.

Florida’s Sloth World won’t reopen following dozens of animal deaths

Thirteen surviving sloths have been taken to a zoo for care. At least 31 of the animals have died and more are unaccounted for.

Warehouse permitted for cars, not animals county says about dead sloths bound for Sloth World in Orlando

Orange County said warehouse was permitted to store cars, not animals at site where 31 sloths died
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Sloths, other exotic animals taken from Washington state home

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Sloths and other exotic animals have been confiscated from a home here. CBS Seattle affiliate KIRO-TV reports that South American tree sloths, an Asian monitor lizard and other reptiles and insects were taken Saturday. The station says ...

13 malnourished sloths rescued from bankrupt Florida tourist trap after 31 die in its care

Over a dozen sloths were rescued from a bankrupt Florida tourist trap after 31 died in its care before the embattled business could even open. The 13 sloths were saved from Sloth World Orlando on Friday and are now safely in the care of expert veterinary staff at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens,