Shocking discovery in Florida warehouse leaves officials searching for what went wrong

A disturbing discovery in a warehouse in Orlando, Florida, has officials and others searching for answers.

The FWC report found that 21 sloths died shortly after arriving in December 2024. An additional 10 sloths, shipped from Peru in February 2025, also died.

A previous co-owner told FWC the warehouse was not ready for the incoming sloths - but that it was too late to cancel the shipment, Fox35 reported.

At some point, the fuse tripped, leaving the sloths with no heat for at least one night, according to the report.

Fox35 reported that it reached out to the current owner, who vehemently denied the allegations.

"Recently, our facility has been managing a difficult situation involving a foreign virus," he told Fox35.

"We are aware of rumors such as claiming that our sloths were 'cold-stunned' or left without water and electricity. These claims are entirely false," the owner continued.

"The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) conducted a thorough inspection of our facility just last week, found absolutely no wrongdoings and fully renewed our license," he added.

FWC did not issue formal violations, noting no "intentional malconduct," but gave a verbal warning regarding cage sizes.

The project has faced delays and is now expected to open later in 2026, with the timeline shifting as the facility works through operational challenges.

Despite the controversy, the attraction is continuing to move forward, though it remains under close public scrutiny.

"We remain deeply committed to the continued care, safety and health of our sloth population."

Kelly McGreal of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.