Central Florida Zoo welcomes new baby cougars

Sibling cougar cubs Takoda and Juniper have made their public debut

by Chloe Greenberg October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Central Florida Zoo visitors have two new cute faces to meet. Sibling cougar cubs Takoda and Juniper have made their public debut and are now available to see in their zoo habitat. The brother and sister arrived at the zoo in June after they were found as orphans in South Dakota only a couple weeks old. […]

Orlando Area News

Florida proposes stronger protections for sloths after Sloth World deaths in Orlando

The FWC outlined plans to require facilities and cages used to handle imported sloths to meet the same requirements as capuchin, spider, and woolly monkeys

by News Service of Florida September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County Sheriff’s Office finds no crime in Sloth World investigation

The investigation concluded that there was no evidence of intentional harm, abuse, or criminal neglect by Sloth World’s owner or staff.

by McKenna Schueler August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County leaders explore options to prevent another Sloth World tragedy

Options for regulating wildlife imports are limited, due to the fact the regulatory authority largely rests with the state and federal government.

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

Willow is the fifth sloth to die after Sloth World rescue

She’s survived by fellow wild imports Chewy, Dolce, Phantom, Blackberry, Hazel, Mojo Jojo, Leeloo and Pearl

by Chloe Greenberg June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Orlando Area News

Lawmakers restore funding for Central Florida Zoo in state budget proposal

This reverses a proposed cut to the appropriations request filed for the zoo ahead of its unanticipated rescue of animals from Orlando’s never-opened Sloth World attraction.

by McKenna Schueler May 28, 2026May 28, 2026