Love Wildlife? BEST “Job” Ever!

Curious Cub
Posted: Apr 16, 2026

Wildlife Naturalist Guide

Lamar Valley Touring

Gardiner, Montana

Wages/Pay
$250.00 - $325.00 / day + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 15, 2026

If howling wolves at daybreak, bison jams and grizzly bears make your heart sing, then working as a naturalist guide for Lamar Valley Touring in Yellowstone National Park might be the place for you! The early hours aren’t easy but the work is rewarding with guests who appreciate our commitment, enthusiasm and education.  

This position is based in Gardiner, Montana at the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Housing is available for $1,000 per month. 

Lamar Valley Touring is a small, private guide company built on reputation and good faith.  Please look us up and feel free to call the owner, Audra Conklin anytime.

How to Apply

Please call or send your resume and cover letter to audra@lamarvalleytouring.com.

PLEASE only qualified applicants!  You will be submitting a video and/or giving a presentation if considered.  If you haven’t worked as a guide, know megafauna and ecosystems, and/or Yellowstone, our apologies but we won’t consider your application.

Contact Info

Lamar Valley Touring

Lamar Valley Touring is a private wildlife guide company in Yellowstone National Park. Grizzly bears and wolves are all in a days work when you’re in “America’s Serengeti”! Education and inspiration are most crucial as a guide; you bring the info and the Park provides the most fauna of anywhere in the lower 48!

Location
Montana
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Staff size
3
Housing
Employer housing is not available, but resources are provided to help staff find housing in our area.
Housing details
RV spaces and/or shared space.
Pet friendly
No
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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