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Two young sloths have joined the animal family at the Green Planet Dubai, becoming the latest attractions at the indoor tropical rainforest in the city, home to over 3,000 plants and animals across four indoor levels.
The sloths, who are sisters, join Liam, Lemon and Lime, the three sloths already housed at the attraction, expanding the snuggle of sloths at the Green Planet Dubai, the attraction said in a statement.
Welcoming the two young sloth sisters who are yet to be named, Green Planet explained that these are extremely slow-moving mammals found in the rainforest canopies of Central and South America — and they "have now found their home in Dubai".
The statement added that guests can get "closer than ever to the most beloved animals at the biodome through the Green Planet’s Sloth Experience". Not only is the Green Planet the only place in Dubai where sloth enthusiasts interact with the cuddly species, but they will also be able to click pictures right alongside them in the rainforest bio-dome and learn why these sleepy mammals are so important to the rainforest.
Sara Stevens, head of Operations and Curator, The Green Planet, said: “We are beyond excited to grow the sloth family in Dubai by welcoming two yet-to-be-named sisters. There is so much to see and learn about them, beyond their sleepy nature. We are proud to be the first and only to offer an educational, up-close experience with sloths in such a natural, free-roaming environment. Bringing the sisters to Dubai is a great way to spread more local awareness of the species and enhance support for conservation.”
The species of sloth at the Green Planet are two-toed sloths, with two toes on their front paws and three toes on the hind paws. Two-toed sloths are of least concern in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The Green Planet added that it offers a Sloth Encounter with a maximum eight participants per session, including a 30-minute session once per day at 1:30pm. Guests can also attend the Sloth Biologist Talk once a day at 5:00pm. Ticket prices start from Dh335 per person. Limited slots are available, and bookings have to be made in advance.
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