Sloth World: Orange County commissioner seeks more exotic animal protections after deaths

The Brief

  • District 1 commissioner Nicole Wilson is seeking more rules to protect exotic animals after dozens of sloth tied to Sloth World died.
  • Orange County’s Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss other potential measures.
  • Sloth World, a now-canceled attraction planned for International Drive, has been linked to more than 50 sloth deaths.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Orange County commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss other potential measures the county could take to prevent businesses like Sloth World.

The now-canceled attraction planned for International Drive has been connected to 57 sloth deaths.

District 1 commissioner Nicole Wilson is calling on fellow commissioners to discuss stronger protections and enforcement on the import of exotic animals for entertainment purposes.

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