As a professional naturalist guide, Monica hopes that the connections she builds for her guests between them and the natural world, will inspire them to protect wilderness and wildlife around the world. She loves to make introductions to the natural world for her guests, to show them just how interconnected we all are to the world around us. She hopes that her guests take that education home with them and work to protect their own wild spaces, wherever they are.
Monica has been guiding since 2017.
Certifications
- Wilderness First Aid & CPR
- M.S. Wildlife Conservation and Management | University College of Dublin
- B.S. Zoology | University of New Hampshire
- B.A. Classical Studies and Philosophy | University College of Dublin
- A.A.S. Animal Science | University of New Hampshire
Bio
Monica spent her childhood traveling between New Hampshire and Ireland. Her family didn’t visit the National Parks, but Monica was an outside child, obsessed with animals and the only one in her family that seemed to display such a penchant for wildlife. Monica studied at the University of New Hampshire where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology. She then went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management at the University College of Dublin, in Ireland. She now has her sights set on a PhD at Montana State University, studying winter ticks in moose within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Monica was on a research trip in South Africa when she first considered guiding as a career possibility. She was based on a private reserve next to Kruger National Park and noticed that many of the guides she interacted with were passionate about their work and loved what they did. Monica signed on with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris and gets to do the same with her guests every day. She is a moose expert and her favorite part of the National Park is anywhere she can find a moose. She loves to build connections to the natural world for her guests; to show them just how interconnected we all are to the world around us. She hopes that her guests take that education home with them and work to protect the wild spaces wherever they are.
Education
A.A.S. Animal Science | University of New Hampshire
B.S. Zoology | University of New Hampshire
B.A. Classical Studies and Philosophy | University College of Dublin
M.S. Wildlife Conservation and Management | University College of Dublin
Our guide collected us on time. The vehicle was spotlessly clean and there was plenty of room. She took us into the National Park and we proceeded to look for local wildlife. We saw pronghorns, elk, bison, moose, deer, marmots, ground squirrel, osprey and red-tailed hawks. We also saw much of the beautiful scenery, which is an event in itself.
The trip lends you binoculars and the guide carries a telescope, which our guide used with my iPhone to get some great close up pictures. Our guide, Monica, was excellent. She had a thorough knowledge of the local animals, locations and geology, and was a great companion.
From the Field
All photography has been shot by our talented tour guides.
Further Reading
The Routine of Yellowstone Bears
Monica Robinson
The habits of bears constantly change throughout the year, depending on the season. The needs of a bear in spring vary significantly from their needs in the fall, and they follow an annual pattern that carries them through successful mating, raising cubs, and surviving the winter…
What to Expect on a Yellowstone Wildlife Tour
Monica Robinson
Yellowstone National Park is a top destination for family vacations, wildlife enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurists across the globe, and it’s easy to see why! With mythic mountains, tumbling waterfalls, serene meadows, bubbling mud pots, and majestic wildlife, the region is packed with wonder and excitement no matter what your interests are…
