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
Animal Care and Management - Occupational Specialism Animal Management and Behaviour (T Level)
Apprenticeship
Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Full-time
Animal Management Advanced Diploma (Level 3 Courses)
Full-time
Access to Higher Education Diploma Veterinary Science (Level 3)
Full-time
Access to HE Diploma (Land-Based Studies) - Animal Science and Welfare Pathway
Full-time
Introduction to Animal Care (Level 1)
Full-time
Animal Care Technical Diploma (Level 2)
Higher Education
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)
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.
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 tube: Acton Town Station (Piccadilly line) is 10 minutes’ walk from the Campus
By car: Public parking (pay and display) is available inside Gunnersbury Park
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
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