Major Expansion For Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has announced a £50m expansion which it says will bring in new animals and create 300 new jobs. 

The park has secured 150 acres of land next to its site in Branton, near Doncaster. Outline planning permission is due to be submitted in the coming months which will feature new reserves to continue the park's conservation work. 

Bosses said the new land would enable a natural expansion of the existing attraction and a new access from Hurst Lane. A visitor hub will be created at the new entrance, which could include a hotel and restaurants. 

There will also be more apprenticeship opportunities and work experience placements as part of the plans. 

CEO John Minion said the expansion would double the park's workforce from 300 to 600. He added: 

"Since opening we have also been able to contribute hugely to protecting endangered species such as Amur tigers and leopards and African painted dogs, and our visitors share our passion to cherish wildlife and ensure its survival. 

"This expansion will allow us to take our conservation work to another level." 

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