Decision details

The Chief Parks and Countryside Officer approved the following:

a) The closure of the West Leeds Country Park Visitor Centre and adjacent greenhouse.
b) That animals are safely and sensitively relocated to other collections in line with the guidelines set out by BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums).
c) That staff based at the visitor centre replace casual and seasonal animal keeper staff at Tropical World and Lotherton.
d) To note that the Head of Asset Management will take responsibility for the visitor centre to consider options for future use including potential disposal.