Meet Alface the Sloth at Shedd | Chicago News

Meet Alface, the sleepy new star of Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium — a Linné’s two-toed sloth named after “lettuce” in Portuguese, and the first sloth on display there in 20 years. Arrived from Dallas Zoo in September 2025, she’s now making surprise appearances at events like Jazzin’ at the Shedd, helping raise awareness for Amazon rainforest conservation. Spend up to 15 hours a day napping in trees, her algae-covered fur camouflages her perfectly — and she’s not picky, munching sweet potatoes and mangos. Officially an “engagement animal,” she’ll mingle with macaws and tortoises during interactive experiences. Check the Shedd’s site to catch her slow-moving charm — because sometimes, slowing down is the best way to appreciate Earth’s wild wonders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cb80ce0c7c70f9c