Busch Gardens is thrilled to officially introduce our new two-toed sloth, Esmeralda, which symbolizes "beauty, strength, and vitality" in Spanish. Thank you to everyone who voted and helped us name our new baby sloth!

Eager to meet the park’s newest addition during your next visit?

Get a Sneak Peek!
Our newest two-toed sloth hasn’t made her official public debut just yet but lucky guests on the Sloth Encounter tour may catch a special appearance! Don’t miss your chance to meet the rest of our sloth family at Animal Connections in Nairobi.