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Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Zoo Management

Zoo Management
Full-Time

BSc (Hons) Zoo Management (Top-up)

Zoo Management
Full-Time
GAIN A HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION IN

ZOO MANAGEMENT

SOME OF THE BENEFITS INCLUDE
  • Open more career opportunities
  • Increase earning potential
  • Improve job satisfaction
  • Promote personal growth and self-esteem

If you’re thinking about progressing your career and future security, book a call with our knowledgeable and friendly Higher Education team.

Please note: BSc (Hons) Kingston – Zoo Management (Top-up) will be available for the academic year 26-27.

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ABOUT ZOO MANAGEMENT HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES AT ACTIVATE LEARNING

Our Zoo Management HE courses will build on your existing knowledge and experience, helping to prepare you for a wide range of roles within zoos and safari parks.
THESE ARE SOME OF THE AREAS YOU WILL STUDY
  • Management of zoological collections
  • Global biodiversity and conservation issues
  • Animal breeding programmes and husbandry

Book a call with out team to discuss how these and other benefits will improve your Higher Education experience and help you achieve your goals.

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Meet the tutors
Jack Merrifield
HE FACULTY MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS
  • MSc Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology (Exeter University)
  • PGCE (Cardiff University)
  • BSc Genetics (University of the West of England)
PROGRAMME / MODULES TAUGHT
  • Conservation of Global Biodiversity
  • Native British Wildlife
  • Practical Experiments in Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Cognition
  • Creating Sustainable Futures
  • Conservation Technologies & Science Communication
  • Dissertation Research Project 

AFFILIATIONS

  • Institute of Leadership
  • Strategic Director for the Zoological Lighting Institute Board of Directors
  • Animal Welfare and Research Network
  • Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers
  • Chartered Institute of Ecologists and Environmental Managers
  • Governor for the Learning Skills Research Network
  • Research College Group
James Mackie
ANIMAL COLLECTION MANAGER AND LECTURER
QUALIFICATIONS
  • FdSc Environmental Sciences (Open University)
  • L5 Diploma in Teaching and Learning
PROGRAMME / MODULES TAUGHT
  • Management of Zoo Collections
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Breeding Programmes & Husbandry 
  • Animal & Human Interactions
  • Behavioural Ecology 
Katie Hogan
LECTURER
QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Kingston University)
  • FdSc Animal Management and Conservation (Kingston University)
  • PGCert in Conservation and Sustainability Education (University of Chester)
PROGRAMME / MODULES TAUGHT
  • Health, Welfare and Nutrition
  • Practical Projects
  • Access to HE 
Jen Law
LECTURER
QUALIFICATIONS
  • MSc Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (Queen Mary, University of London)
  • BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (Queen Mary, University of London)
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Teaching (Ascentis)

Jen is currently on a Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship

PROGRAMME / MODULES TAUGHT
  • Development of Personal & Professional Skills
  • Fundamentals of Ecology and Ecological Field Skills 
  • Native British Wildlife
Tarragon Gatchell
CURATOR OF THE ANIMAL MANAGEMENT CENTRE AND LECTURER
QUALIFICATIONS
  • PGDip Recovery of Endangered Species (University of Kent/DICE)
  • BSc (Hons) Zoology (University of Glasgow)
AFFILIATIONS
  • United Kingdom Animal Care Technicians
  • Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers
  • Association of Zoos and Aquariums
  • British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
  • Otter Education Advisory Group
Catherine McCulloch
HE STUDY SUPPORT TUTOR
QUALIFICATIONS
  • MA in Early Years Education (Goldsmiths’ College, University of London)
  • BEd in English and Education (University of Surrey)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Management (Liverpool John Moores University)
  • Level 5 Certificate in Dyslexia (British Dyslexia Association)
PROGRAMME / MODULES TAUGHT
  • Development of Personal & Professional Skills
Greg Gatchell
LECTURER
QUALIFICATIONS
  • PG Dip Endangered Species Recovery (University of Kent, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology)
  • BSc Wildlife and Conservation (Ohio University)
AFFILIATIONS
  • Association of Zoos and Aquariums
  • British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (ABWAK)
  • European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA)
  • American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZA)
  • EAZA Ex-situ Programme Committee member (Testudo kleinmanni)