Animal rights advocates come out in force against Suffolk County business Sloth Encounters LI
By Carolyn Gusoff August 9, 2022 / 7:01 PM / CBS New York ISLIP, N.Y. -- There is a heated battle on Long Island over Sloth Encounters LI.The busin...
By Carolyn Gusoff August 9, 2022 / 7:01 PM / CBS New York ISLIP, N.Y. -- There is a heated battle on Long Island over Sloth Encounters LI.The business provides a so-called "one-of-a-kind experience," allowing one-on-one holding and feeding of the small mammals.As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reported Tuesday, animal advocates say they are demanding its closure.Animal specialist Larry Wallach, along with investors, opened Sloth Encounters LI in Hauppauge this spring, delighting enthusiasts."My business is to educate the public on wildlife.