Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, Florida has accepted a donation of 13 sloths, comprising both Hoffmann’s two‑toed sloths and Linnaeus’s two‑toed sloths. The animals are currently in quarantine, where the zoo’s veterinary team is assessing their health and monitoring nutrition for at least 30 days.
The sloths will be incorporated into the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plans, programs that aim to maintain genetically diverse populations of the species. The zoo, which has held AZA accreditation continuously since 1986, will assume temporary ownership and will work with SSP coordinators to determine long‑term placement at other accredited facilities, with some individuals expected to remain at the zoo and others to be relocated. Additional information is available on the zoo’s website.
Press release issued by Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens:
https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/central-florida-zoo-accepts-donation-of-13-sloths/
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