A two-toed sloth has been born at Loro Parque. The mother, Pauline, comes from Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna. She arrived in Tenerife in 2021 . At Loro Parque, she met the male, Hugo. Now they have a baby.
Pauline and Hugo are said to be a happy couple. The mother and her cub are in excellent health, the zoo in Puerto de la Cruz added. Vets examine the mother and her cub regularly.
Loro Parque on Tenerife always places great emphasis on species conservation in its work. The birth of the sloth is said to underline the role of zoological institutions in the conservation of rare animal species. Sloths are considered to be at risk of extinction.
Baby sloth at Loro Parque, Tenerife
The management at Loro Parque expressed their delight at the new arrival. The birth has also brought great joy to staff and guests alike. Visitors to the park can already observe the mother and her baby from a safe distance.
Loro Parque on Tenerife is one of Europe’s best-known zoological institutions. According to the park itself, its successful breeding programmes for endangered species help to preserve biodiversity. Its collaboration with international zoos, such as Schönbrunn Zoo, has facilitated the exchange of genetically valuable animals.
Loro Parque on Tenerife and species conservation
The park’s management announced that they would continue to provide intensive care for the baby sloth. The young animal’s development will be documented and monitored scientifically. Sloths require special care during the first few weeks of their lives.
Loro Parque on Tenerife is regularly criticised by animal rights campaigners for keeping animals in captivity. The orca programme, in particular – which has also recently welcomed a new arrival – is a source of considerable controversy. The zoo, however, consistently emphasises the conservation of many animal species.
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