Full-time distance learning for one year (including work experience and three compulsory block courses)

ANML4906: Intro to Professional Skills and Competencies

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to manage personal wellbeing and professional development in the workplace.

ANML4905: The Zookeeping Profession

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the operational requirements of zoos and the education of zoo visitors.

ANML4904: Zoo Animal Welfare and Behaviour

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the welfare and behaviour of zoo animals.

ANML4903: Zoo Animal Husbandry

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to animal management, transportation, and housing to ensure optimum outcomes for animals, staff and visitors.

ANML4902: Biodiversity and Conservation

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to biodiversity management and conservation within a zoo industry context.

ANML4907: Zookeeping Practicum

NSCI4734 - The Zoo Industry


NSCI5742 - Principles of Captive Wild Animal Husbandry

NSCI4740 - The Practice of Zookeeping

Captive Wild Animals - Student Support Zone

Mā te rongo, ka mōhio; Mā te mōhio, ka mārama; Mā te mārama, ka mātau; Mā te mātau, ka ora.

Through listening comes awareness, through awareness comes understanding, through understanding comes knowledge, through knowledge comes life and wellbeing.