Florida wildlife officials announced a temporary halt on sloth imports just days after meetings between The Sloth Conservation Foundation, The Sloth Institute, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

When asked what animal he would choose to be, Sir David Attenborough said he would undoubtedly be a sloth.

On May 6 in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Rebecca Cliffe and Sam Trull joined state and federal officials, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss growing concerns about the commercial trade and use of sloths in the United States.

April is usually a quieter month here in the jungle - steady, predictable, and (relatively) calm. But not this time. It’s been a big month, and there’s a lot to share. But before we dive into everything, here are a few highlights to start.

Millones de turistas visitan Costa Rica para ver perezosos en su hábitat natural. Convertite en el experto que los guíe! Curso gratuito para guías de turismo.

Sloth World Orlando will close after confirmed sloth deaths. Survivors transferred to AZA care. Statement from The Sloth Conservation Foundation and The Sloth Institute.

This guide will help you confidently identify and report concerns regarding captive wildlife and exotic animals.

From international stages to crawling through the forest looking for dropped collars, and a few very exciting new arrivals in our sloth family…

When we think about the loss of forests, we usually imagine clear-cut deforestation. But across Latin America, another kind of forest loss is also happening…

We’re delighted to share that our Connected Gardens project has been selected as one of three global finalists for the St Andrews Prize for the Environment!

One afternoon, Camila went for a walk with her dog Bahia and a dog she is currently training, Paco, who needs socialization.

Send these sloth love notes inspired by slow flirting, questionable pacing, and the kind of anticipation that sloths have truly mastered.

Instead of easing into 2026, we seem to have launched straight into it at full speed. January came in with a bang, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing.

From the trees above a busy beach cantina to the edges of the urban forest, Tender’s life gave us a rare glimpse into how sloths grow, move, and adapt in human-shaped landscapes. This is the story of a gentle sloth, the community that surrounded him, and the lessons he left behind.

Sloth conservation organizations issued a formal statement addressing Sloth World Orlando and the use of wild-caught sloths in a new U.S. attraction.

New reports raise questions about Sloth World Orlando, including wild-caught sloths, deaths, and facility conditions.

Today we want to share a story that perfectly shows how this project works and why it matters. Thisvparking lot, which could hold more than 50 cars, replaced what had once been a wetland.

Somehow, we have made it to the end of 2025, and what a year it has been. Before everything speeds up again, I wanted to look back at what we have achieved together this year.

At the recent CITES COP20 summit in December 2025, the proposal to list two-fingered sloths in CITES Appendix II was adopted, in response to growing concerns about illegal trade driven by the rising demand for selfies and other wildlife attractions. 

Welcome to the final stretch of 2025! Before we wrap up the year and share our full list of achievements, here’s everything that happened over the past month, and it’s a lot!