Ready for industry

Our staff and graduates are highly regarded by industry. The lecturers’ experience, knowledge and industry links can give you the head start you need.

We are a full member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and work closely with them. We also work with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) on an Erasmus+ funded project to define a competence framework for zoo keepers.

Our tutors bring their expertise to your learning from their work with world-leading zoos and nationally-recognised organisations. They also advise research committees, welfare groups and awarding bodies within the industry. We have strong links with a range of wildlife, conservation and commercial organisations, allowing you to access work placements and to carry out industry-relevant research that can feed into your career.

Our impressive industry links include:

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Leading UK zoos such as: The Zoological Society of London (London and Whipsnade Zoos); the Living Rainforest; Chester Zoo; Dudley Zoo; Blackpool Zoo; Woburn Safari Park; the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland; Cotswold Wildlife Park; Hawk Conservancy Trust; the Aspinall Foundation (Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks)

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)

Natural England

Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)

Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)

University of Surrey Veterinary Department

RSPCA

People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES)

Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC)