Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas, is facing one of its most heartbreaking animal health crises. The park recently confirmed that two of its beloved sloths have died, while two more are critically ill with kidney failure.
These animals were an important part of the park’s interactive experiences, making the loss especially painful for staff, veterinarians, and visitors who knew them well.
This incident has raised major concerns about exotic animal health and the hidden dangers of kidney-related diseases in sloths. Below is a complete update on what happened, the current condition of the surviving sloths, and how the park is responding.
What Happened to the Four Sloths?
Tanganyika Wildlife Park cared for four sloths who were part of educational and animal-interaction programs. In November and early December, all four suddenly became ill within a short time…