Gary Golding, also known as Tarzan from Los Angeles, is an Australian conservationist, philanthropist, teacher, animal survivor, and survivalist known for his work rescuing animals and his work for children. He is also known to have appeared on the show Naked and Afraid.
Early life
Gary was born in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia to a Christian family and is of White Caucasian descent. His exact year of birth is unknown but is believed to have been born in the early 1980s. He has not revealed much about his family, background, and parents and is also believed to have sibling brothers but has not revealed their names. Known to be strict, his father made him independent from an early age to run his own chores, giving him the skills to survive. In fact, he started doing his own laundry at the age of 7.
Gary has not disclosed any information about his studies or educational qualifications, but is believed to have graduated from high school and is also known to have received training in survival and nature studies from Northern California’s Headwater Outdoor School. He also gained knowledge of plant soils and conducted in-depth studies of bees.
Gary Golding career
Gary has worked for the society and is a philanthropist, helping to feed the homeless living in dumpsters and also making several donations to children and animal-related causes. He also works to educate kids in LA about self-reliance and survival. He also gives motivational speeches and holds several workshops and events for them. In addition, he is also known as a professional bee specialist and also removes hives for work. Gary has an immense knowledge of nature, plants, and soil and therefore also works as a gardener and builds individual and organic gardens for people.
He also runs his own merchandise line, selling custom t-shirts and hats of his own brand, Kill Mankind. He also works as a tourist guide in the wild areas of Los Angeles and helps out with hiking and snorkeling. Etc. He also has a YouTube channel where he frequently posts videos on survival tips, health and fitness, philosophies, interviews, and much more. Gary also appeared on the extreme survival show Naked and Afraid in 2018 and has demonstrated his survival skills while spending days in the wilderness surviving challenges. He is an expert and trained in survival. He continued to appear on the show until 2020 and has also appeared in the Naked and Afraid XL season, which is also currently airing.
controversy
Gary wasn’t involved in much controversy, but once received a lot of media attention when he was spotted eating organs from a dead baby dolphin on Laguna Beach and allegedly violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act. He even said he would use his dead organs to feed himself, sparking an onslaught of negative comments and anger at him.
Gary Golding biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Gary Golding |
| date of birth | 1980s |
| Age | Approx. 44 years |
| place of birth | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia |
| nationality | Australian |
| job | conservationists and naturalists |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | – |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 5′ 11” – in centimeters – 181 cm (approx.) |
| Weight | in kilograms – 82kg – in pounds – 180 pounds (approx.) |
| bra size | 44 inches |
| waist size | 32 inches |
| hip size | 17 inch |
| shoe size | 11 (USA) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| eye color | green |
| body type | Slim |
Gary Golding family | |
| father | – |
| mother | – |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | Headwater Outdoor School |
| University | – |
relationship status | |
| marital status | Married |
| affair | no |
| Is he gay? | no |
| who is Gary Golding’s wife? | Not known |
| children | Two (Michelle & Sharon) |
Personal life
Gary has not revealed anything about his private life but is known to have two young teenage daughters named Michelle and Sharon but nothing about their mother is shared. He also hasn’t revealed any information about his past relationships. Also, he is currently considered single.
Gary Golding net worth
Gary has been a conservationist and nature lover for several years and has worked in several community areas for children and animals. He derived most of his income from his work as a survivalist and conservationist. He’s made a lot of money from the show Naked and Afraid and has additional income from his clothing line and beehive business. His net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be around $850,000.
Facts About Gary Golding
- He received the Carnegie Hero Medal and the Red Cross Hometown Hero Honors for his brave work saving the life of a man off the coast of California.
- Gary also ministers weddings for people and has been a certified pastor since 2016.
- He believes in minimalism and advises people to consume as little of the world as possible.
- Gary has his motto – consume as little as possible – tattooed on his back.
- He used to spend time and run around in his grandmother’s backyard where she grew peaches, fruits, lemons, etc. and he caught spiders and bees which got him interested in what he is doing now.