NORWALK, Conn. (WPRI) — The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk is now home to a Linne’s two-toed sloth who has ties to the Ocean State.
Jeffrey, who was born at Roger Williams Park Zoo last year , moved to Connecticut earlier this year. He is the first sloth to ever live at the Norwalk aquarium.
Dylan Salamone, a senior mammal trainer at the aquarium, said Jeffrey has his own mobile perch, which allows him to explore his environment while also giving guests a chance to interact with him.
Jeffrey has been at the aquarium for a couple of months now and bunks with two tamarin monkeys in the Just Add Water exhibit on the second floor.
He’s no stranger to sharing a space with other species, since he used to roam freely in the Faces of the Rainforest exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo alongside his mother Fiona, as well as a family of golden tamarins and a variety of tropical birds.
Salamone said when Jeffrey isn’t out on his mobile perch, he’s likely taking a snooze in his basket.