WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Tanganyika Wildlife Park has lost three of its four sloths to chronic kidney disease, part of what officials say is a concerning trend affecting zoos across the country.
The Goddard zoo housed four sloths named Sidney, Oscar, Molasses and Chewie. Only Sidney remains alive.
“It’s like losing a kid for many of us, like, that is how close we are to these animals. It’s like when you lose a pet at home,” said LynnLee Schmidt, chief operating officer at Tanganyika Park.
Nationwide pattern emerges
Tanganyika is not alone in struggling with sloth health issues. Schmidt said the zoo has identified a pattern with other facilities experiencing similar problems…