Heated habitats
Mitsubishi Electric air source heat pumps are now providing renewable heating to the zebra, ostrich and roan antelope habitats at Chester Zoo’s ‘Heart of Africa’ zone, as part of its ongoing partnership to support the zoo’s decarbonisation journey.
Chester Zoo is one of the most popular paid attractions outside London and home to more than 30,000 animals. Having committed to becoming carbon Net Zero in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, the zoo has been working closely with Mitsubishi Electric to decarbonise heating and cooling across its 130-acre estate.
The latest project involved the installation of two Mitsubishi Electric CAHV commercial heat pumps which help keep the habitat of the zebra, ostrich and roan antelope as warm as the African savannah.
The heat pumps deliver 80kW of heat capacity to the building, with radiant panels heating each area, and providing the ideal temperature for each species, ranging from 18-24°C.
The partnership has already seen Mitsubishi Electric provide air conditioning and renewable heating to the luxury guest lodges in the zoo’s new ‘Heart of Africa’ zone.
