Vital Energi in partnership with Lotherton Wildlife World, and Leeds City Council, are sponsoring the newest animal enclosure at Lotherton, on behalf of the Leeds PIPES project. The latest enclosure will ensure its new primates have a warm place they can call home offering comfort without compromise.
Lotherton Wildlife World is a key community space in Leeds, and a fun, educational facility for young people. As part of our ongoing mission to inform and engage, we’re continuing to raise awareness about the Leeds PIPES project through this latest initiative.
The enclosure was officially opened on Tuesday 30th September by Councillor Mohammed Rafique, Leeds City Council’s executive member for climate, energy, environment and green space, and Regional Director at Vital Energi, Andrew Wightman. Young people from local organisation ‘CATCH’ also attended to assist with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a ‘Meet the Wallabies’ session.
The CATCH (Community Action To Create Hope) organisation is a Leeds-based charity dedicated to helping young people unlock their potential through positive mentorship, community support, and engaging activities.
The new enclosure is one of several initiatives completed as part of the project. Throughout the scheme, the team has actively engaged with the local community and beyond, via a range of drop-in events, educational sessions, and involvement opportunities within the project.
The Leeds PIPES network provides homes, businesses, and public buildings with affordable, reliable, low carbon, heat and hot water, saving up to 6,450 tonnes of carbon each year. With the network rapidly expanding, now connecting to historic buildings such as Leeds Civic Hall, it was only right to extend our support to the neighbouring species at Lotherton, because a greener future should belong to every species.
The new space is now officially open and available to visit at Lotherton Wildlife World.
Find out more about the Leeds PIPES project here Leeds PIPES Case Study
