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Animal
Management
Not your average college
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Animal management at London's environmental college
Our courses are designed to focus on practical experience. We manage and look after more than 1,000 animals in our zoo, 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
Hazel's story
I loved working with the animals and getting hands-on experience. Recognising ill health and abnormal behaviour in animals has allowed me to improve their health and wellbeing.Hazel studied a Level 3 animal management course before progressing to higher education to study veterinary medicine. Her goal is to become a vet.
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
Vets are vital to the welfare of animals. Their role is varied but some responsibilities include diagnosing illnesses, treating sick or injured animals, and carrying out health checks.
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
Select a campus
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Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2BS
Tel: 020 8778 5572, Map
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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)
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Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ
Tel: 0303 003 1234, Map
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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
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Popes Lane, Acton, W3 8LQ
Tel: 020 8993 6266, Map
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By tube: Acton Town Station (Piccadilly line) is 10 minutes’ walk from the Campus
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Mottingham Lane, Mottingham, London, SE12 9AW
Tel: 020 8676 0870, Map
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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
Register for our Open Day
Upcoming event
Open Day
- Meet our tutors and discuss courses
- Apply for courses starting in September 2025