A small Sanford business that once had big plans with Sloth World is now channeling that disappointment into action — helping raise thousands of dollars for the sloths that survived.

Central Florida Zoo officials say Mr. Ginger, one of the dozen or so sloths from Sloth World under the zoo’s care, has died. The zoo announced the youngest of the Sloth World sloths died despite round-the-clock efforts, including being hand-fed every few hours and spending time much of his time in an incubator to regulate his body temperature. Mr. Ginger was believed to be only four to six months old.

For those who can’t make it to the Sanford Welcome Center, the shirts are available for purchase online through the Sanford Main Street website.

Florida wildlife officials are stopping the importation of all sloths into the state in the wake of the deaths of dozens of sloths meant for an Orlando attraction.

State Rep. Anna Eskamani said the agency has agreed to pursue rulemaking changes before the end of the year.

The shirts, priced at $35 in unisex sizes, are available at the Sanford Welcome Center in downtown Sanford.

Joined by Orange County commissioners and sloth conservation experts who traveled from Costa Rica, Eskamani spoke outside the shuttered Sloth World facility on International Drive.

Newly obtained records by Orange County Community Correspondent, Jayna Manohalal, show another 21 sloths died while under the care of Sloth World, bringing the total number of known sloth deaths connected to the facility to 55.

Another sloth has passed away after dozens of others died ahead of the opening of Sloth World in Orlando.

Another sloth has passed away after dozens of others died ahead of the opening of Sloth World in Orlando.

Florida prosecutors are looking into whether criminal charges are possible after dozens of sloths died ahead of the opening of Sloth World in Orlando. On Friday, Attorney General James Uthmeier responded to a call for a criminal investigation from State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.

Florida prosecutors are looking into whether criminal charges are possible after dozens of sloths died ahead of the opening of Sloth World in Orlando. On Friday, Attorney General James Uthmeier responded to a call for a criminal investigation from State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.

A rescued sloth’s death is prompting renewed scrutiny of an Orlando attraction, as a state lawmaker calls for a state and federal investigation into animal deaths, alleged mismanagement and potential legal violations.

The zoo confirmed the remaining 12 sloths are currently in stable condition. Staff said their full focus has now shifted to ensuring those animals continue to recover.

A planned tourist attraction along International Drive has been shut down before ever opening its doors after state investigators say more than 30 sloths died while in the care of the business.

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Opening in February 2026, the world’s first and only "Slotharium" offers guests a guided, small-group experience inside a rainforest-style habitat where sloths live freely among lush trees, vines, and natural climbing structures