Sloth Fun Facts You’ll Want to Hang Onto
Think you know sloths? These fun facts are just a small preview of what you’ll discover at Sloth World.
Did You Know?
Sloths Live Longer With Expert Care
In the wild, sloths typically live 8 to 12 years. With expert veterinary care, balanced diets, and protected environments, sloths in our care can live up to 55 years, representing a 350-600% increase in lifespan.
By visiting Sloth World, you directly support the care, research, and knowledge that make this possible!
Tree-Mendous Fun Facts
Discover the wild, weird, and wonderful world of sloths with these quick facts.
3 Toes Make Amazing Tree Hooks
Their strong toes act like natural grips, helping them hang securely from high rainforest branches.
They Love Their Beauty Sleep
Long naps help them conserve energy and stay comfortable in their warm, tropical habitat.
Digestion Can Take Several Days
A single meal moves slowly through their system, thanks to a naturally gentle metabolism.
Algae Can Grow On Their Fur
This green tint creates natural camouflage, helping them blend into the leafy rainforest surroundings.
They Have a Built-In Smile
Their facial structure naturally creates a gentle, permanent smile, giving them their famously charming expression.
Their Fur Hosts Its Own Ecosystem
Moths, microbes, and algae live in harmony within their coats, forming a tiny rainforest-like micro-world.
Sloths are Surprisingly Strong Swimmers
Long limbs and buoyant bodies help them glide smoothly through water when necessary.
Their Claws Can Reach Four Inches Long
Long, curved claws act like climbing tools, giving them excellent grip on branches.
They Poop About Once a Week
This rare bathroom trip conserves energy and helps maintain their slow-moving digestive system.
Most of a Sloth’s Life is Spent Upside Down
Sloths are built for life in the treetops, and their strong limbs and curved claws make hanging upside down effortless. They eat, nap, climb, and even give birth in this position.
Their bodies are specially adapted for comfort, letting them enjoy the rainforest from a totally different angle.
Sloths Prefer Peace, Quiet, & Calm Surroundings
These gentle animals thrive in soft, soothing environments with minimal noise and activity.
Calm spaces help regulate their stress levels, support healthy behavior, and allow them to explore, eat, and rest comfortably. It’s one of the many reasons our “Slotharium” is designed to stay serene and tranquil.
A Sloth Can Turn Its Head Almost All the Way Around
Thanks to extra neck vertebrae, sloths can rotate their heads up to 270 degrees, giving them a wide field of view without moving their bodies.
This unique flexibility helps them stay aware of their surroundings, spot movement, and observe the rainforest quietly from their favorite hanging spots.
Get to Know Our Furry Friends!
Walk Through the Treetops
Visit Orlando’s Only Slotharium
Explore a rainforest-inspired habitat designed exclusively with sloth well-being in mind. Meet our residents, learn their stories, and discover how your visit helps protect sloths in the wild.
