Multipanel takes a walk on the wild side at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Multipanel, the award-winning brand of waterproof bathroom wall panels from Grant Westfield, has become a trusted supplier to Yorkshire Wildlife Park after providing ‘the ideal solution’ for its Tailored Animal House.

First opened in 2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park is home to some of the world’s most endangered animals. So, when it was looking to create a first-class tailored animal house for its cheetahs, it needed incredibly strong, durable and scratch-proof materials that could withstand the claws of the big cats.

David Milburn, head of construction at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, said: “The park needed a high-quality, durable wall panel that could be securely fixed to 12.5mm plywood. After evaluating various options, Multipanel was the ideal solution. Its tongue-and-groove connection provided the strength and resilience required to house a cheetah and Multipanel’s flush-fit prevented the cheetahs from causing harm.”

As well as being incredibly durable, the  Arctic Stone panels from Multipanel’s Contemporary Collection, which were supplied and installed by G3, also benefit from being easy to clean and maintain, which was vital for Yorkshire Wildlife Park. 

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

Yorkshire Wildlife Park says it has been so impressed by Multipanel that it has committed to using the brand for future refurbishments and new enclosures. 

Harry Simmonds, specification manager at Grant Westfield, said: “We’re thrilled that Multipanel was able to provide the perfect solution for the Cheetah House at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and we look forward to working with them in the future.”