Dave Salmoni

Dave Salmoni is a Canadian animal trainer, entertainer, and television producer known for his extensive work with wildlife on various Discovery and Animal Planet shows. After completing an apprenticeship as an animal trainer at Bowmanville Zoological Park in 1998, Dave Salmoni relocated to South Africa in 2000 to participate in a pivotal tiger rewilding project. This significant endeavor, which aimed to teach captive-born tigers to hunt and live independently in the wild, was extensively documented in the Discovery Channel series ‘Living with Tigers’ in 2003, where Salmoni served as both host and producer. Prior to his television career, Salmoni pursued higher education in zoology, focusing his undergraduate thesis on tracking black bear hibernation patterns.

His production work expanded when he co-executive produced ‘After the Attack’ in 2008, and returned as host for ‘Into the Pride’ in 2009. Salmoni further demonstrated his production acumen as executive producer of ‘The Trapper and the Amazon’ in 2010. In 2011, Salmoni hosted the ABC competition series ‘Expedition Impossible,’ broadening his network presence beyond wildlife-specific channels. He later served as a consulting producer for ‘Deadly Islands’ in 2014, continuing his deep dive into animal behaviors and habitats.

Through his South Africa-based production company, Triosphere, Salmoni focuses on developing wildlife films and advancing animal conservation efforts globally, emphasizing the investigation of wild animal behaviors and the unique challenges of their environments. More recently, Salmoni showcased his versatility by appearing as an actor in ‘Eric Idle ft. The Hot Dog Puppets: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ in 2020. He continues to share his extensive wildlife expertise and experiences with broader audiences through appearances on various talk shows, reinforcing his dedication to education and conservation in the realm of wildlife.