Pudsey Park could be the home of a tropical jungle visitor centre

JungleBox Ltd wants to reopen a closed visitor centre as a cafe and educational space. Public consultation runs until 18th February.

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00:00New plans could bring a tropical themed visitor attraction to Pudsey Park if Leeds City Council

00:07gives approval. Jungle Box Ltd wants to convert a disused visitor centre and glass house into a

00:13cafe and jungle classroom where fruit bats, lizards and other animals can roam freely.

00:19The site closed in 2020 and the proposals aim to reopen it for public use while offering

00:24educational experiences. Exotic rainforest trees will be planted inside the glass house.

00:30Jungle Box has requested a three-year rent-free period to fund upgrades while the council may

00:35carry out repairs. A full planning application is out for consultation until the 18th of February.