Sloth World's owners were legally permitted by the state to possess captive wildlife. But permit holders aren't required to report animal illness or death to the state. Lawmakers want to see that changed.

A planned International Drive attraction called Sloth World will not open following dozens of animal deaths, conservation groups said late Friday, as its 13 remaining sloths were placed in the care of animal experts at Central Florida Zoo & Biological Gardens.

Fifty-five sloths died at the catastrophic Sloth World attraction due to poor living conditions. The tragedy has spurred urgent demands for accountability and immediate reform in animal welfare practices.

ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — Before a single ticket was sold, dozens of sloths were dead, and state inspection records are now casting a harsh spotlight on the delayed Sloth World attraction in Orlando. According to our news partners at the Orlando Sentinel ...

Sloth World, a planned attraction for Orlando’s International Drive, is under scrutiny for the living conditions of its animals and the deaths of dozens of imported sloths. The attraction was announced in December as a guided, walk-through tour with an ...

Thirteen surviving sloths have been taken to a zoo for care. At least 31 of the animals have died and more are unaccounted for. This is one of 13 surviving sloths transported to the Central Florida Zoo& Botanical Gardens that were going to be used at Sloth ...

"Sloth World is an egregious example of the damaging effects of the sloth trade on the welfare and conservation of sloths."