A fearless pioneer
& visionary.
Monty Cox is an internationally known, award-winning exotic animal trainer, director, stunt coordinator, stuntman — and world record-holder skydiver.
Monty CoxA legendary man, legendary tales.
Monty Cox is a film and television professional with a career of 40 plus years in front of and behind the camera. He is a Master Trainer/Handler, Coordinator, an internationally-recognized animal expert known for his contribution to animals working in the entertainment industry from the Las Vegas gala-extravaganza, "Siegfried and Roy" to the much beloved "Gentle Ben".
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40+ YEARS
In Industry
MASTER
Trainer
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EXOTIC
Animal Expert
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The BookAnimals, Movies & Minds
from Another Time
Live animal work is an art — and in entertainment, a lost art. Through TRUE stories told in his own passionate, charismatic words, Monty takes you into a world of primal teeth and claws: the bear of Gentle Ben, the tiger of Apocalypse Now, the Exxon commercials, and the white lions and tigers of Siegfried & Roy.
Train with Monty — from anywhere in the world
Eight short video lessons, 3–6 minutes each, teaching the exact methods Monty has used on lions, tigers, bears, and baboons for over 50 years. Every lesson opens with a free preview — unlock the full course with a single one-time purchase.
50-year signature method
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In Apocalypse Now, Monty Cox was largely responsible for the moment that made me become a film maker.
Chris Carter
The X Files
Press & Clippings
Tribune · By Lynn SimpsonFrom Candy to Lettuce
"Unlike bears that eat people, Ben seemed more of the teddy bear type — I followed his trainers on the famous bear's dinner shopping trip."
Press-Telegram · February 1, 1989Scene on the Queen
"Stuntman Monte Cox wrestles a 9-foot crocodile Tuesday in the Queen Mary's swimming pool for a scene from the forthcoming NBC-TV movie BayWatch."
Peoria Journal · Heart of IllinoisClarence, Cross Eyed Lion, Dies
"Clarence was the best natured lion in the world. Children could sit on his back, He played with all species of baby animals and also with Judy. He was never dangerous."
Times Photo · ArchiveClarence, the Cross-eyed Lion
"He played the title role in a 1964 film, 'Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion,' and later starred in the television series, 'Daktari.' His trainer, Monty Cox, said Clarence appeared to be in good health."
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Monty Cox is a legendary film and television professional with over 40 years of experience as a Master Trainer, Stunt Coordinator, and animal expert. He is famously known for training the beloved bear in Gentle Ben, handling the terrifying tiger scene in Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now, working with the white lions of Siegfried & Roy, and even wrestling a 9-foot crocodile for Baywatch!
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The book is a collection of jaw-dropping, true stories told in Monty's own charismatic voice. It takes readers behind the scenes of Hollywood's golden era of live animal action—a lost art. You will get an inside look at working with primal predators, from the Exxon commercial tigers to the set of major motion pictures.
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Monty's signature 50-year training method is now available globally. The digital course consists of 8 short, high-impact video lessons (3 to 6 minutes each). You can watch free previews of every lesson before unlocking the full, comprehensive training with a simple, one-time purchase.
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Yes! Monty offers flexible, personalized 1-on-1 consulting sessions. Depending on your location and goals, these sessions can be conducted virtually via video call or in-person. You can reach out through our "Ask a Question" or Contact form to check packages and availability.
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The highly anticipated audiobook—narrated to bring every wild story to life—is Coming Soon! You can sign up with your email in our "Notify Me" section at the bottom of the page to get alerted the exact moment it drops.
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