Learning and professional development
Drawing on the expertise of our Institute of Zoology, our two conservation Zoos in London and Whipsnade, and our field conservation programmes across the globe, we offer a distinctive range of education, training and professional development opportunities. Our programmes span a range of sectors, from wildlife health and animal husbandry to ecosystem restoration and conservation education. They are all designed to empower learners, from pre-school to professional, to build the skills, knowledge and capability needed to advance conservation and wildlife science.
Learn more about opportunities for postgraduate study within the Institute of Zoology, professional development, and publicly accessible learning resources such as our Library:
Professional learning at ZSL
We offer professional learning for wildlife health, conservation, animal care and education.
Institute of Zoology
The Institute of Zoology is the research division of ZSL. A world-leading research organisation, addressing global challenges in the field of conservation science.
Vet training
Find out more about the vet training opportunities on offer at ZSL and at the Institute of Zoology.
Postgraduate study
We offer a range of postgraduate opportunities for students with an interest in advancing their studies in conservation science. Our postgraduate courses include PhD studentships, MScs and MRes.
Zoological research opportunities
We are also in the unique position to offer students access to animals in our living collections, for evidence-based research that can be directly applied to conservation action.
ZSL Library
ZSL has had a Library since its foundation in 1826 - as a result, the ZSL Prince Philip Zoological Library and Archives today has around 200,000 items dedicated to furthering knowledge of the natural world.
