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Hoffmann's Two-Toed Sloth

58 destinations · 25 states

Native Range
Central and northern South America

Hoffmann's two-toed sloths are masters of taking life slowly, but watching one for a few minutes can reveal plenty of small movements. A sloth may reach carefully for a branch, pull a leaf toward its mouth, or reposition itself with deliberate, surprisingly strong movements. Their long curved claws make sense when you see how securely they hang from branches, often remaining suspended even while they rest. At a zoo or wildlife destination, look for the facial features that give sloths their gentle expression, then watch the limbs rather than expecting quick action. They are built for life in the trees, with long arms and flexible joints that help them move through the canopy. Hoffmann's two-toed sloths are mainly nocturnal, so daytime visitors may find one sleeping or resting high above the ground. When active, their slow climbing style is worth watching closely because every movement is controlled and purposeful. Native to forests of Central and northern South America, they spend much of their lives among branches, where their quiet lifestyle is perfectly suited to the canopy.

Hoffmann's Two-Toed Sloth

Where to see Hoffmann's Two-Toed Sloth

58 destinations across 25 states

58 destinations

Aggieland Safari

Bryan, TX

Aloha Safari Park

Cameron, NC

Animal EDventure Park & Safari

Boynton Beach, FL

Ararat Ridge Zoo

Williamstown, KY

Big Joel's Safari

Wright City, MO

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham, AL

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park

Alto, MI

Brandywine Zoo

Wilmington, DE

Bronx Zoo

Bronx, NY

Brookfield Zoo

Riverside, IL

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Tampa, FL

Buttonwood Park Zoo

New Bedford, MA

Capron Park Zoo

Attleboro, MA

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Sanford, FL

Chase Sanctuary

Webster, FL

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Colorado Springs, CO

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Lake Ariel, PA

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

St Paul, MN

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Bridgeport, CT

Detroit Zoo

Royal Oak, MI

El Paso Zoo

El Paso, TX

Fort Wayne Zoo

Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth, TX

Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park

Naubinway, MI

Gladys Porter Zoo

Brownsville, TX

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Gulf Breeze, FL

Henry Vilas Zoo

Madison, WI

Indian Creek Zoo

Lambertville, MI

Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville, FL

Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago, IL

Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock, AR

Mill Mountain Zoo

Roanoke, VA

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Omaha, NE

Orlando Science Center

Orlando, FL

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

West Palm Beach, FL

Peoria Zoo

Peoria, IL

Pete's Safari

Alda, NE

Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Pittsburgh, PA

Pueblo Zoo

Pueblo, CO

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Columbia, SC

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Syracuse, NY

Saint Louis Zoo

St. Louis, MO

San Antonio Aquarium

Leon Valley, TX

SeaWorld San Diego

San Diego, CA

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Vallejo, CA

Southwick's Zoo

Mendon, MA

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

St. Augustine, FL

Staten Island Zoo

Staten Island, NY

The Dallas World Aquarium

Dallas, TX

Timbavati Wildlife Park

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Topeka Zoo

Topeka, KS

Wild Animal Safari

Strafford, MO

Wild Florida Adventure Park

Kenansville, FL

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari

Minocqua, WI

Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

Zoo Miami

Miami, FL

ZooMontana

Billings, MT

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