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Foundation Degree Zoo Management

Zoo Management
Full-Time
Merrist Wood College

BSc (Hons) Zoo Management (Top-up)

Zoo Management
Full-Time
Merrist Wood College
GAIN A HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION IN

ZOO MANAGEMENT

SEE THE RESEARCH BEHIND OUR COURSES

This Research Proceedings Booklet features student research abstracts, author biographies, and opportunities to get to know our Higher Education tutors. Download the booklet to discover the people, ideas, and academic work shaping learning at Merrist Wood College.


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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.

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)