HOPES are high for a baby sloth – or sloths – at a popular zoo after a new arrival from Austria.

Keepers at Drusillas near Alfriston have just welcomed two-year-old Curly, a female Linne’s two-toed sloth.

The zoo is already home to three Linne’s two-toed sloths, Flash, Gordon and Sophocles.

Sloths are one of the most popular animals at the park and visitors are already able to see Curly relaxing in her enclosure alongside her mate Sophocles, who keepers hope will become a father to Curly’s babies in the future.

Head keeper, Sophie Leadbitter said: “Curly is quite the character. She is a big lover of food so we have been able to bond with her over some crunchy veggies. We really hope Curly and Sophocles form a romantic relationship as we would love to have another baby sloth at the zoo.”