$32,000 THROUGH THE PLATFORM CALLED POLYMARKET. >> THIS MORNING AN FWC INVESTIGATION FOUND DOZENS OF SPOTS BOUND FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO DIED. 31 OF THOSE THOUGHTS WERE SUPPOSED TO GO TO SLOT WORLD ORLANDO, WHICH IS STILL NOT OPEN. FWC SAYS 21 THOUGHTS CAME TO FLORIDA FROM GUYANA IN DECEMBER OF 2024. 10 CAME FROM PERU IN FEBRUARY OF 2025. SANCTUARY WORLD IMPORTS REPORTEDLY KEPT THE ANIMALS IN A WAREHOUSE WITH NO WATER OR ELECTRICITY. THE MAN NAMED AS THE WAREHOUSE LICENSEE TOLD INVESTIGATORS THE FACILITY WAS NOT PROPERLY SET UP TO RECEIVE SLOTS, BUT IT WAS, QUOTE, TOO LATE TO CANCEL THE SHIPMENT. FWC REPORT SAYS CLIMATE CONTROLLING DEVICES HAVE SINCE BEEN INSTALLED INCLUDING SPACE HEATERS, AC UNITS, CEILING FANS IN TH
FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening
Updated: 8:39 AM EDT Apr 24, 2026
An investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) found that dozens of sloths intended for “Sloth World Orlando,” which has yet to open, died after being kept in unsuitable conditions. FWC reported that 21 sloths arrived in Florida from Guyana in December 2024, while 10 more came from Peru in February 2025. The animals were reportedly housed by “Sanctuary World Imports” in a warehouse that lacked water and electricity. The licensee of the warehouse told investigators that the facility was not properly equipped to receive sloths but said it was “too late to cancel the shipment.” FWC’s report stated that climate-controlling devices, including space heaters, air conditioning units, ceiling fans, and a large humidifier, have since been installed at the facility. There is still no word on when “Sloth World Orlando” will open.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
An investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) found that dozens of sloths intended for “Sloth World Orlando,” which has yet to open, died after being kept in unsuitable conditions.
FWC reported that 21 sloths arrived in Florida from Guyana in December 2024, while 10 more came from Peru in February 2025. The animals were reportedly housed by “Sanctuary World Imports” in a warehouse that lacked water and electricity.
The licensee of the warehouse told investigators that the facility was not properly equipped to receive sloths but said it was “too late to cancel the shipment.”
FWC’s report stated that climate-controlling devices, including space heaters, air conditioning units, ceiling fans, and a large humidifier, have since been installed at the facility.
There is still no word on when “Sloth World Orlando” will open.
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