Tropical World back in business after £720k refurbishment

TROPICAL WORLD is set to re-open after a major refurbishment saw around £720,000 being invested in the tourist attraction.

The Wakefield office of civil engineering firm Britcon secured the contract to build the new facilities, after the council-managed attraction  managed to secure funding for the development.

Located in Roundhay,  Tropical World sees an estimated 300,000 visitors a year and is home to the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens.

Councillor Mark Dobson, Leeds City Council’s executive member for cleaner, safer and stronger communities, said: “A tremendous amount of hard work and dedication has been undertaken as part of a wide-ranging refurbishment programme of the Arnold and Marjorie Ziff Tropical World, and we can’t wait to reopen our doors to the public on the March 24.

“Tropical World is a truly magical venue that people of all ages can enjoy, and it is exciting that a host of new animals including seahorses, octopuses and piranhas will be making their home at the attraction, which will now also boast a stunning, Aztec-themed aquarium.

“This sits aside the construction of a new café conservatory and toilet block, and the refurbishment of the shop and party area, which will make the visitor experience to Tropical World even better in the future.”