Animal Management

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Enrolment is open every Wednesday from 1pm to 5pm until the 11th October 2023.

Animal management at London's environmental college

If you are interested in a career working with animals, then you should explore our specialist courses in animal management, zoology, and veterinary science.

Our courses are designed to focus on practical experience. We manage and look after more than 1,000 animals in our extensive zoos, collections, and farms across our London campuses at Crystal Palace Park, Enfield, Gunnersbury Park and Mottingham.

Our animal collection ranges from mammals and birds, to reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Each campus has dedicated training facilities and resources, including exotic and aquatic rooms, aviaries, large animal enclosures and paddocks.

Find a course you love

Full-time

Introduction to Animal Care (Level 1)

Full-time

Animal Care Technical Diploma (Level 2)

Full-time

Animal Management Advanced Diploma (Level 3 Courses)

Full-time

Access to Higher Education Diploma Veterinary Science (Level 3)

Full-time

Access to Higher education Diploma (Land-Based Studies) – Animal Science and Welfare Pathway

Full-time

FdSc Animal Management and Zoology

Higher education

BSc (Hons) Animal Biodiversity and Conservation (Top-Up)

Higher education

BSc (Hons) Animal Management and Zoology (Top-Up)

Apprenticeship

Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship

Why come to Capel Manor College​

Over the last 50 years, we have helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment.

  • London's only environmental college​
  • Alternative to sixth form
  • Valued by land-based employers
  • Tackle the world’s environmental challenges
  • Boost your career​
  • Taught by industry experts​

Tolga landed skills that matter

All of my experiences have certainly allowed me to become a great candidate for future employment opportunities and I give the College a huge thank you for helping me begin my journey towards a career in conservation! Tolga is now a well established conservation biologist, writer, and environmental photojournalist.

Career prospects

Zookeeper

Zookeepers are responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of different types of animals. They work closely with animals to spot signs of disease, stress, or injury.

Veterinary Surgeon

You can specialise in keeping turf in top condition for sports events such as football, cricket, rugby, tennis and golf. These careers incorporate soil science, pest control and more.

Zoologist

A zoologist studies animals and their behaviour. They study specific species and populations of animals, and work in the field, out in captivity, or in a laboratory.

Find us

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  • By bus: 157, 358, 410, 249, 432, 322, 417, 3, 363, 202 and 931

    By rail: Served by Crystal Palace Station (from Victoria, London Bridge and Dalston Junction)

  • By car: The Campus is situated just off junction 25 of the M25 and the A10 Southbound

    By rail: Served by Turkey Street Station (from Liverpool Street Station), the College is approximately 20 mins walk from Turkey Street

    By bus: Buses 217 and 317

  • By bus: Jevington Way, Alnwick Road, and Mottingham Way stops are within five minutes' walk of the Campus

    By rail: Mottingham station is a 23 minute walk from the Campus, with regular services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Dartford

    By car: Mottingham Campus is located on Mottingham Lane, just two minutes’ drive from the A20 Sidcup Road/South Circular Road roundabout

  • By tube: The Campus is very well served by tube stations on various lines including Regent’s Park (Bakerloo line), Great Portland Street (Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines), Baker Street (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan and Bakerloo lines) and Camden Town (Northern line)

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