A planned International Drive attraction called Sloth World will not open following dozens of animal deaths, conservation groups said late Friday, as its 13 remaining sloths were placed in the care of animal experts at Central Florida Zoo & Biological Gardens.

Sloth World, a new attraction on Orlando’s I-Drive that was announced last year, imported dozens of the South American mammals, several of which are now dead.

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens determined the animals were "dehydrated" upon their arrival, and one animal needed critical care

Thirteen sloths in the custody of Sloth World have been transferred to a Florida zoo after the exhibition site closed following mistreatment allegations.

The animal was originally slated to be included in Sloth World, a planned International Drive attraction. It was one of 13 transferred from the planned Sloth World. to Central Florida Zoo.

A planned tourist attraction along International Drive has been shut down before ever opening its doors after state investigators say more than 30 sloths died while in the care of the business.