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Paired with SOLJersey Zoo announces birth of baby sloth as father put to sleep due to ongoing health issues Jersey Zoo has announced bittersweet news about the birth of a new baby sloth and the death of its father due to ongoing health issues. Staff cannot currently work out the newborn's gender so it has not yet been named and while mother and baby are doing well, father Rio was put to sleep due to ongoing health issues. Rio, who was 23 years old, arrived at Jersey Zoo in 2022 from Bristol Zoo where he spent most of his life, having been born at Amazon World Zoo on the Isle of Wight. Despite pre-existing conditions, including dental and kidney issues, Rio’s health stabilised under the care provided by Jersey Zoo. However, in recent months, his wellbeing began to decline and the difficult decision was made to end his life after his dental condition significantly worsened. Ben Matthews, Curator of Mammals at Jersey Zoo, says: "Despite his ongoing health challenges, the team have done an admirable job caring for Rio during his final years. “If we reflect on the part the animals in our care play in the wider picture of conservation, we can take solace in the fact that Rio’s important genes have been passed on with the arrival of his offspring. "It’s truly a poignant reminder of why we do what we do.” Terry and Rio were paired under a European breeding programme with the hope they would have offspring, making this new arrival a positive step for the conservation of the species. The sloth house at Jersey Zoo will remain temporarily closed to ensure that mother and baby have plenty of time to bond and adjust.
