Wild Florida Welcomes Two Sloths to the Family

ORLANDO, Fla. - Feb. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- Wild Florida has recently introduced two sloths to their 13-acre wildlife park.  The sloths will be joining a host of unique and exotic animals, including a wallaby, zebras, watusi, deer, and emu.

Sloths are medium-sized mammals belonging to the families Megalonychidae (two-toed sloth) and Bradypodidae (three-toed sloth), classified into six species. The two that will be calling Wild Florida home are both two-toed sloths. These beautiful animals are tree-dwelling residents from the jungles of Central and South America, and are known for being slow-moving, hence the name "sloths."

Beyond the number of toes, two-toed and three-toed sloths have a few other differences.  Two-toed sloths lack tails and have larger eyes and shorter necks than their three-toed relatives.  They also move between trees more frequently in search of fresh leaves.

So far, the sloths are assimilating nicely to their new environment and loving their time at Wild Florida.  A number of tour packages are available for groups who wish to see the sloths as well as the other animals at the park, including the monster alligators.  For more information or to book a tour, call Wild Florida at (866) 532-7167 today.

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When it comes to airboat eco tours, there is simply no comparison to Wild Florida. Just a short drive from the Orlando and Disney area, we offer beautiful day tours, relaxing sunset tours and exciting night tours that guests of all ages will love.  Travel deep into the protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the Central Florida Everglades.  After the tour, explore our amazing wildlife park full of zebras, watusi, deer, water buffalo, emu, wild boar and monster alligators.  Visit the tropical bird aviary, hands-on alligator demonstrations, gift shop, 500 ft. sightseeing dock and nature trails. Wild Florida is properly insured with a fleet of US Coast Guard approved boats and captains.  Groups of all sizes or individuals are welcome. Day or night, we are prepared to offer an experience you will never forget.