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Mr. Ginger, Youngest of the Sloth World Sloths, Dies at Central Florida Zoo

The baby sloth was hand-fed and kept in an incubator, but its condition did not improve, zoo officials said.

  • The Central Florida Zoo euthanized Mr. Ginger on Friday, the youngest of 13 sloths rescued from the unopened Sloth World attraction, after his condition failed to improve despite intensive round-the-clock care.
  • Sloth World operators face investigation by the State Attorney's Office after 56 sloths imported from Peru and Guyana died from gastrointestinal issues and 'cold stun' caused by faulty warehouse heaters.
  • Mr. Ginger was the fourth sloth to die at the zoo, joining Bandit, Habanero, and Dumpling, after all 13 arrived April 24 severely dehydrated and underweight from warehouse storage.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a 58-day sloth import ban effective May 13, while the Orange County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into the attraction.
  • State Rep. Anna Eskamani stated the sloths were "exploited for a quick buck," while the Central Florida Zoo continues providing around-the-clock care for the remaining nine sloths in critical condition.
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