Baby Sloth Dies at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Incident Date:
03/06/2026
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Sloth
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) announced the loss of a baby sloth that was born on March 6.
CMZoo says after 48 hours of around-the-clock care, the sloth passed away. According to the zoo, “The first months of an animal’s life are extremely delicate, despite the best possible human care. The sloth infant mortality rate is around 40 percent before the age of 1, according to the Species Survival Plan.” The zoo says that the baby’s mother, Aysan, received a thorough examination over the weekend and seems to be in good health, stating that her care team will keep a close eye on her.
The zoo recently lost two giraffes as well.
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