Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Tailored Animal House

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, which was built on a former riding school and small farm attraction, has come a long way since it first opened in April 2009. The park is now a thriving conservation and welfare institution, home to some of the world's most endangered animals.

David Milburn, Head of Construction at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, speaks about the project:


"Since this was the first animal house of its kind built using second-hand containers with high thermal values, it was crucial to get everything right to prevent overheating in the summer and maintain a temperature of 22°C in the winter. The park needed a high-quality, durable wall panel that could be securely fixed to 12.5mm plywood. After evaluating various options, Multipanel provided the ideal solution. Its tongue-and-groove connection offered the strength and resilience required for housing a cheetah. Any exposed joints or raised edges could be easily damaged by the cheetahs, but Multipanel’s flush-fit design and fine-lipped corner strips prevented them from picking away or causing damage."

Durable and Easy-Maintenance

Now, 15 months on, the Cheetah House has stood the test of time, with no defects despite initial concerns about lipping and durability. Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) is committed to using this system for future refurbishments and new enclosures.

Multipanel is an easy-to-install system that also simplifies cleaning - an essential factor given that cheetahs tend to favour certain areas more than others, requiring extra attention when washing down.

 

 

Cheetahs

Cheetah House at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

 

Efficient Customer Service

"Although our previous supplier was practical, we sought a new product that maintained the same durability while offering a less clinical appearance. We save roughly around 25-30% on standard boards, and 12-16% on colours by opting for Multipanel. Additionally, Multipanel reduced installation time by half!", explains David.

"G3 (who supplied and installed the product), provided YWP with direct contact to Harry Simmons (Specification Manager, Grant Westfield), who ensured we got the right product at the best price for the Cheetah House."

Multipanel Product Used

Decor used by Yorkshire Wildlife Park:

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Arctic Stone Wall Panel

Meet the cheetahs who get to enjoy their new home:

Why Multipanel?

  • Quick and easy installation Quick and easy installation
  • Completely waterproof, no mouldy grout Completely waterproof - no mouldy grout
  • Easy cleaning, just wipe down Easy cleaning - just wipe down
  • Almost seamless joint with Hydrolock Almost seamless joint with Hydrolock
  • 30 year warranty 30 year warranty
  • Can be installed over old tiles Can be installed over old tiles

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