If you are looking for a top animal trainer for movies, television or commercials, you've found it here at The Wild Bunch Ranch. We are located near beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming, establishing ourselves as one of the finest trainers of animal actors in the country.

The Wild Bunch Ranch has rich experience in the word's filmmaking capitol - Hollywood! - as official animal trainer for mainstream motion pictures & entertainment:

  • television           • commercials
  • documentaries    • films
  • Disney motion pictures ∼ The Journey of Natty Gann, White Fang, White Fang II.

The Wild Bunch Ranch is headed by renowned animal trainer Jean Simpson. Jean's intuitive skill with animal actors and 30 years experience makes him a popular choice with Hollywood directors. He's been the animal trainer for Clan of the Cave Bear with Daryl Hannah and IMAX's The Grand Canyon. Jean can get "impossible" stunt shots, possesses an excellent safety record, plus kindness and patience with his animals.



Mr. Simpson has significant experience training wildlife for numerous television shows, including 2006 ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. He's frequently been hired as head animal trainer for the BBC and major British production companies. Jean has trained animals for Chevy Silverado and Mercedes Benz national television campaigns. He serves as script consultant, technical advisor, location specialist, plus can put together an experienced production crew upon request.

You've been researching for just the right animal trainer, and you've landed at The Wild Bunch Ranch for good reason: we're an animal training facility with some of the most in-depth experience with animal actors and wildlife in the entertainment industry. Not only will you get an animal trained to do exactly what you need, your experience with the humans involved will be pleasurable and worry-free.

When your needs call for one of the finest animal trainers in the world, look no further that Jean Simpson and The Wild Bunch Ranch Production Company!

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