Aloha Safari Park failed to provide appropriate distance between the public and the sloth to protect the guests, the USDA said.

"Dumpling’s death reflects that this is a day-by-day situation here for the remaining sloths in our care," the zoo stated.

Florida wildlife officials temporarily ban sloth imports after fatal infections killed dozens of animals at a now-closed planned Orlando attraction, Sloth World.

Florida wildlife officials banned sloth imports after 55 sloths died at Sloth World, prompting a criminal investigation.

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

Binder Park Zoo is celebrating the surprise arrival with a community naming contest featuring three charming South America-inspired options.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is creating a task force to make changes in the wake of Orlando’s failed Sloth World attraction that led to the death of dozens of animals.

The temporary import pause and permit review on sloth imports could lead to tighter oversight of exotic animal facilities in Florida, particularly as state leaders weigh whether current rules are sufficient to protect animal welfare.

The USDA inspection report, as reported by CBS17, says the child leaned in to kiss or hug the sloth just before it bit her in the face. Inspectors wrote that the zoo "failed to provide enough distance and/or a barrier between guests and the sloth to prevent guests from being harmed,