There are two new additions to Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, and they are, well, cute.
Busch Gardens welcomed two baby sloths. The sloths weigh only 6 to 19 ounces each. The newest Hoffman's two-toed sloth was born March 24, and a Linne's two-toed sloth was born April 2.
Guests will be able to see both baby sloths in the coming weeks in the park and at Jambo Junction, Busch Gardens' home to animal ambassadors who represent their counterparts in the wild.
Hoffman's two-toed sloth
Born to mother, Grizzly, and father, Teddy, the 4-week-old baby Hoffman's sloth weighed in at 186 grams (6.6 ounces) at birth. After noticing that the baby was not nursing regularly, the animal care team made the decision to hand-nurse the baby via syringe every two hours.
The baby is currently healthy and under 24-hour watch.
Linne's two-toed sloth
Weighing 550 grams (19.4 ounces) at birth, the 3-week-old baby Linne's sloth was born to first-time mother, Daisy, and father, Mario.
The baby is currently healthy and being cared for by its mother with the animal care team monitoring closely.
(Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)
(Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)