{"id":1604,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1604"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:24","slug":"extending-the-leeds-pipes-project-to-our-furry-friends-at-lotherton-wildlife-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1604","title":{"rendered":"Extending the Leeds PIPES project to our furry friends at Lotherton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Extending the Leeds PIPES project to our furry friends at Lotherton Wildlife World<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Extending the Leeds PIPES project to our furry friends at Lotherton Wildlife World\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/extending-the-leeds-pipes-project-to-our-furry-friends-at-lotherton-wildlife-world\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Extending the Leeds PIPES project to our furry friends at Lotherton Wildlife World\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"rich-text-case-study__title rte__title\">Extending the Leeds PIPES project to our furry friends at Lotherton Wildlife World<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019re continuing to raise awareness about the Leeds PIPES project through this latest initiative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/v5xhbk1i\/lotherton-wildlife-world-enclosure-ribbon-cutting-ceremony.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134037953570330000\" alt=\"Lotherton Wildlife World Enclosure Ribbon Cutting Ceremony\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>The enclosure was officially opened on Tuesday 30<sup>th<\/sup> September by Councillor Mohammed Rafique, Leeds City Council\u2019s executive member for climate, energy, environment and green space, and Regional Director at Vital Energi, Andrew Wightman. Young people from local organisation \u2018CATCH\u2019 also attended to assist with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a \u2018Meet the Wallabies\u2019 session.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/t2ehp0kr\/catch-leeds-organisation.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134037961651730000\" alt=\"CATCH Leeds Organisation\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rich-text-image__text rte__image-text\"><strong>30 stakeholder engagement events held<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-image__text rte__image-text\"><strong>14 school &amp; college Climate Education workshops hosted<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-image__text rte__image-text\"><strong>15 net-zero apprentices on the project<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-image__text rte__image-text\"><strong>430 green jobs created<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-image__text rte__image-text\"><strong>560 young people reached via our initiatives (so far)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"rich-text-image__text rte__image-text\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">To witness the journey of this project from the early stages to where it is today is impressive, but what\u2019s even more inspiring is how that journey continues through initiatives like the Lotherton Wildlife World enclosure. Our partnership with Lotherton, and Leeds City Council, is a great example of how our collaborations go way beyond the completion of a single project. A huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to life, and a very warm welcome to the newest residents at the enclosure.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Mike Worrall , <span class=\"quote__position\"> Project Director at Vital Energi<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">This new enclosure is a hugely positive addition to the Lotherton Wildlife World Zoo. The lessons learned on creating energy efficient enclosures will be put to good use as we continue to improve and develop the zoo.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Councillor Mohammed Rafique, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Executive Member at Leeds City Council<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">We\u2019re really excited about the new purpose-built indoor housing for our Cotton Top Tamarins. It will enable us to provide the perfect living conditions, being able to mimic the same tropical environment they need to thrive. Cotton Tops are critically endangered in their native Colombia, mainly because of deforestation for farming and settlements, so it\u2019s great that zoos like ours can play a part in their survival through education about their plight and breeding programmes.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Daniel Messer, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Zoo Manager at Lotherton Wildlife World<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/onudpgbs\/andrew-wightman-councillor-rafique.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134037967992930000\" alt=\"Andrew Wightman &amp; Councillor Rafique\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>The new space is now officially open and\u00a0available to visit at Lotherton Wildlife World.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the Leeds PIPES project here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/case-studies\/the-leeds-pipes-heat-network\/\" title=\"Leeds PIPES Case Study\">Leeds PIPES Case Study<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Extending the Leeds PIPES project to our furry friends at Lotherton Wildlife World Extending the Leeds PIPES project to our furry friends at Lotherton Wildlife World 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. 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