What is animal management?
Animal management brings together animal care, welfare and husbandry with the science of animal behaviour, health, nutrition, breeding and genetics. At Capel Manor College, our animal management courses in London help you build the practical knowledge and confidence to work with animals in settings such as zoos, farms, rescue centres, dog grooming businesses and domestic animal care environments.
Professionals in this field help make sure animals are cared for in ways that support their physical and psychological needs. They may work in animal care, zoo management, farming, rescue, conservation, pet care or grooming environments, with a focus on welfare, responsible handling and protecting biodiversity.
Animal management courses are currently offered at our Crystal Palace Park, Enfield, Gunnersbury Park and Mottingham campuses only.
Who should consider our courses?
Our animal care and management courses are designed for school leavers and adults who want to work with animals, progress to university, or retrain for a career in the animal sector. Whether you are interested in zoo keeping, conservation, animal welfare, animal behaviour, veterinary science or pet care, you can choose from Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 courses, apprenticeships, T Levels, diplomas and animal management degree routes.
Animal management courses and qualifications
Compare our animal care courses and animal management qualifications below to find the right route for your experience level and goals. Choose from introductory animal care courses, full-time study, apprenticeships, access courses, diplomas and degree-level study across Capel Manor College campuses.
All of the courses I have studied at the College have been great and the practical side is what I have enjoyed the most.Our animal management courses build confidence and practical skills, and provide clear next steps into further study, higher education or a career working with animals.
Use the filters below to explore animal care and animal management courses by campus and course type. If you are searching for animal care courses near me, Capel Manor College offers routes across London campuses, with options for young people, adults returning to education, learners with an EHCP, and students progressing towards higher education or employment.
Animal management is the professional practice of caring for, housing, and maintaining the health, welfare, and safety of captive or domestic animals. It combines hands-on animal husbandry with the scientific study of animal behavior, nutrition, biology, and disease control.
Animal care focuses on daily, hands-on husbandry tasks, while animal management covers the broader science, business, and strategic oversight required to maintain animal health and welfare.
