Over a dozen sloths were rescued from a bankrupt Florida tourist trap after 31 died in its care before the embattled business could even open.<\/p>\n
The 13 sloths were saved from Sloth World Orlando on Friday and are now safely in the care of expert veterinary staff at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, CBS12 reported.<\/a><\/p>\n The zoo confirmed on Sunday that all 13 sloths \u2014 including one in serious condition and one pregnant \u2014 survived a second night of rehabilitation under around-the-clock supervision by veterinary and zoo care teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n 13 sloths from Sloth World Orlando were transferred to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Central Florida Zoo<\/p>\n Many of the adorable two-toed sloths arrived at the zoo dehydrated and underweight. A few required more critical care, but are showing initial signs of improvement, according to a news release from the zoo<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The whole crew is currently in quarantine, where they will remain for at least 30 days \u2014 but the zoo says that the tiny mammals are now eating and drinking properly and will receive treatment as needed.<\/p>\n The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has assumed temporary ownership of the wide-eyed tree-dwellers while they work to find a long-term home for them at an Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility, FOX 35<\/a> reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n The adorable sloths are now receiving round-the-clock care by expert veterinarians and zoo care teams. Central Florida Zoo<\/p>\n