Animal Management

Animal management focused on zoo and wildlife conservation sits at the intersection of biology, ecology, and applied conservation science. It is concerned with understanding how animals live and behave, how wild populations can be protected, and how modern zoos and wildlife organisations contribute to preserving biodiversity at a time when habitat loss and climate change place unprecedented pressure on species around the world. The subject demands both scientific knowledge and practical hands-on competence, and it attracts students who want careers that connect them directly with animals and natural environments.

This part-time programme allows you to build your knowledge and practical skills at a pace that works alongside other responsibilities. You will study animal biology, behaviour, nutrition, and welfare, and explore the principles of conservation genetics, captive breeding, and wildlife population management. Zoo management contexts are examined alongside broader questions of conservation ethics, international wildlife law, and the role of institutions in species recovery programmes.

Practical experience is central to the discipline, and the course equips you to work competently in professional animal care and conservation settings.

Graduates typically move into roles within zoos, wildlife parks, aquariums, and conservation charities, working as keepers, conservation officers, wildlife rehabilitators, or in education and outreach. The degree also provides a foundation for further study in conservation biology, ecology, wildlife management, or veterinary-related fields. International wildlife organisations, field research projects, and government conservation bodies represent further areas where the knowledge and values developed during the course are directly applicable.