"Prosecutors from Florida's attorney general's office are assisting in a criminal investigation into the deaths of sloths that were set to be displayed at Sloth World, a new theme park in Orlando."
"A report revealed that 31 sloths taken from rainforests in Peru and Guyana perished in an unheated warehouse, raising serious concerns about animal welfare and the conditions they were kept in."
"Florida's attorney general emphasized the commitment to pursuing justice for those unable to protect themselves, indicating that accountability will be sought wherever evidence leads."
A criminal investigation has been launched into the deaths of 31 sloths from South America at Sloth World, a theme park in Orlando. These animals died in an unheated warehouse between December 2024 and February 2025. The Central Florida Zoo reported that one of the rescued sloths was euthanized due to poor health. The theme park's owner has filed for bankruptcy. Florida's attorney general stated that prosecutors are committed to pursuing justice for the animals and ensuring accountability for any wrongdoing.
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