4/24/2026
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens recently accepted a donation of 13 two-toed sloths.
Currently housed behind the scenes in a special off-display habitat area for a quarantine period of at least 30 days, these sloths are now receiving the best care possible from our staff, including expert animal husbandry from our Keeper staff, detailed medical treatment from our Veterinary team, and custom diets from our Animal Nutrition team.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is working closely with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) to determine long-term placement for many of these animals at other AZA-accredited facilities, with the expectation that some will remain here at the Zoo. Many of these animals will require lifelong assistance from humans to be given the opportunity to thrive, all of them having been in human care since arriving in the country.
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Support Their JourneyThe Zoo is proud to provide the best care for these sloths, but that care means unexpected costs. From additional food and nutrition requirements to new medicines for treatment of pre-existing conditions, as well as lab tests for blood & urine samples, additional quarantine housing behind the scenes, and even staffing needs, this undertaking is no simple or inexpensive task.
If you want to help… You can help! If you would like to donate to our efforts, click the link below. The Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your donation helps us continue to provide the best care possible for these sloths in need.
