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.