Sloth Diaries
When two-fingered sloth, Timmy, arrived at The Sloth Institute (TSI), he had already been through a great deal of tragedy. His mother had been electrocuted, leaving Timmy as an orphan just months old. Our vet team tried their best to save his mother’s life, including amputating one of her arms, but the electrocution damage was too severe and had damaged her internal organs beyond repair.
Despite the heartbreaking start to his life, with the help of TSI and their amazing “Sloth School” program, Timmy is now thriving.
Tim has found a friend in another orphan sloth named Julian, and they have become inseparable. The pair spends all of their time together, cuddling and learning how to socialize through the rehabilitation process. Together they are completing the stages of the program so that when Timmy is ready for release, he will be well-prepared for life in the wild.
At TSI, we believe it’s important for orphaned sloths to learn how to survive on their own when released into nature again. Our Sloth School Program not only prepares them for reintegration into the wild but also teaches them how to bond and socialize by pairing them up with other orphans like Julian was for Timmy. Additionally, our goal is to ensure that each rescued sloth gets access to medical care whenever necessary, something that can make or break a successful release.
It is truly inspiring to see how far Tim has come since arriving at TSI – from tragedy to triumph – and we can’t wait to see him return back into the wild where he belongs. We are proud that our program can give orphan sloths like him a chance for a better future – full of hope and joy.
I absolutely love sloths. I’m going to visits a place where there are sloths that have been rescued and are thriving. I really just want to hold and love on one. They are the most precious animal God has made. I’d love to have one for a pet but I know that’s impossible. I am really looking forward to seeing and be able to hold a sloth. They are the most precious animal I have ever seen and ever will I really look forward to next week at the zoo to be able to hold one. I’d love to have one as a pet. Thanks for sharing this website with all the sloth lovers. They are absolutely adorable in my eyes.
While we appreciate your support and also have a great love for sloths, we do not recommend ever touching or holding one! This is very unhealthy for them and is one of the main reasons why sloths are taken from their homes in the rainforest. We hope you will take some time to research this topic more and continue to love sloths from a distance!
They are the most precious animal God has made. I look so forward to being able to hold one.
We encourage you to not hold sloths. Learn more at https://www.theslothinstitute.org/projects/responsible-sloth-tourism/
Love sloths do very much.
I just recieved my baby sloth Larry in the mail today and I got on the site to see the sloth I am helping today. It was a very sad story as to what happened to Timmy’s mama. It broke my heart what he went through. In your care he met his best friend Julian who supports and comfort for eachother. I instantly fell in love with Timmy. Thank you for your help with the lives of all sloths out there who need it. My wife surprised me with this precious gift of love for sloths. I of course love all animals so this was the perfect gift from my wife.
My husband bought me Timmy for my Mother’s Day present. I love sloths and it’s on my bucket list to go to Costa Rica to visit them. I love how I was able to see the pictures of him and his mom. It brought tears to my eyes ❤️
My husband and I will be staying in Quepos for the week of March 8th – 15th and plan on spending a few days at Manuel Antonio. We would love to connect with you to visit your Sloth Habitat area and wonder where to start? Thanks for all you do! Marilyn and Dave Kalstad
Please email Sam at sam@theslothinstitute.org