One of Tropical World’s pygmy marmosets was matched with a female through a breeding programme.
The pygmy marmoset is the world's smallest type of monkey, weighing just over 100g.
It is unfortunately an endangered species, despite how incredibly adorable they are.
But in brilliant news, the male pygmy from Tropical World over in Roundhay was recently selected by the European Endangered Species Programme as a match for the female and moved into a nearby enclosure.
The miniature monkeys are now living together and keepers are hopeful there will soon be mini marmosets on the way.
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The European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) helps zoos work together to protect threatened species by creating genetically healthy, stable populations that could one day be reintroduced into the wild.
Every match and transfer is carefully coordinated to give the animals the best chance to breed.
Tropical World has hosted five male pygmy marmosets since 2023, supporting the EEP by caring for them until they are required for breeding purposes.
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It is also home to giant tortoises, meerkats and emperor tamarin monkeys, and received an official accreditation by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums earlier this year recognising its incredible work in animal welfare.
Councillor Mohammed Rafique, Leeds City Council’s executive member for climate, energy, environment and green space, said: “Tropical World works to protect vulnerable species and habitats, both locally and across the world.
“The conservation work the staff do is so important, and we look forward to hearing the results of the breeding programme.”
Find out more about the wonderful Tropical World here.
Yard Act are back as they announce first round of UK headline dates since 2024.
We are so, so back.
It's been a few years, but Yard Act have just announced a small selection of UK gigs for later in the year including a homecoming gig at the O2 Academy on Friday 6 November.
The dates follow the band’s first show of the year at the 6Music Festival this Friday across The Pennines in Manchester.
After Leeds, the lads will be performing shows at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Friday 13 November before making their way down south to the O2 Academy in Brixton on Thursday 26 November.
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Yard Act completed the touring for their critically acclaimed second album Where’s My Utopia? with a victory lap back home at the 5000 capacity Millennium Square in Leeds in August 2024.
It was a record that brought a stark change of pace to the acerbic, post-punk of their debut, embracing something altogether more playful and bringing a different energy. It shifted the dynamic on stage too, with the addition of dancing backing singers and additional musicians and openly challenged listeners to reconsider who they thought Yard Act were.
Since then, the band have remained active, whether writing Where’s My Utopia’s follow-up on scratching the itch to get back on stage, heading out across the UK and Europe with The Hives, which was preceded by an intimate one-off show at Blackpool Tower last May.
Following a lengthy stint in the studio, the band now look to the Autumn for three big UK dates and we cannot wait.
Tickets go on artist presale from 10am on Wednesday 25 March before hitting general sale at 10am on Friday 27 March. Sign up here.
Viral brunch cafe Acai and the Tribe is coming to Leeds city centre this spring
Clementine Hall
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Clementine Hall -
23rd September 2025 
