Forrest Galante Biography: Wife, Net Worth, Age, Children, TV Shows, Height, YouTube, Career

Forrest Galante is a renowned American wildlife biologist, adventurer, television host, and conservationist known for hosting Extinct or Alive on Animal Planet.

Through daring expeditions searching for supposedly extinct species, survival challenges, and educational content he has inspired millions to appreciate wildlife, explore nature, and support conservation efforts with his fearless approach and deep knowledge of animals.

Forrest Galante
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Forrest Galante
Born:	March 31, 1988 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	California, USA
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. Galante and Mrs. Galante
Siblings:	One sister
Spouse:	Jessica Evans
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Two sons
Occupation:	Wildlife Biologist, Adventurer, Television Host, Content Creator
Net Worth:	$5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Forrest Galante was born on March 31, 1988, in California, USA. Brought up by his parents Mr. Galante and Mrs. Galante who moved the family to Harare, Zimbabwe shortly after his birth. He grew up having one sister on a farm with livestock and wild animals while joining safaris led by his mother, one of Africa’s early female safari guides and bush pilots.

Political turmoil forced the family to flee back to California. He graduated from high school in Santa Barbara and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with emphasis in marine biology and herpetology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2009. His ethnicity is American. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Forrest Galante began his professional path after college working in high-risk wildlife biology jobs before appearing on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid in 2013. He gained major fame hosting Extinct or Alive on Animal Planet where he searches for lost species and has rediscovered animals once thought extinct. He has produced and hosted Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante and other projects including Face the Beast.

Known for spearfishing world records and global expeditions he blends science, adventure, and education in his content. Galante continues field research, television work, and conservation advocacy through his platform while inspiring young audiences to protect biodiversity. His charismatic style and hands-on approach have made complex wildlife topics accessible and entertaining reaching millions worldwide.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @forrest.galante
• YouTube Channel: Forrest Galante

Personal Life

Forrest Galante, 38 years old, is married to Jessica Evans, a zoologist and science teacher whom he wed in 2015. He was in a relationship with Jessica Evans before marriage.

They have two sons. He is not engaged to anyone else. He prioritizes family time and often shares adventures with his loved ones. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Forrest Galante‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from television hosting, wildlife expeditions, YouTube and social media content, brand collaborations, and conservation-related projects.