Jimmy Riffle is an alligator wrestler as well as the reality television star, whe rose to fame as the star of the reality television show “Gator Boys” aired on Animal Planet. Moreover, Jimmy is one of the owners of Gator Boys Alligator Rescue company, based in the Florida Everglades. Jimmy has been active in the entertainment industry since 2012.
How much is the net worth of Jimmy Riffle? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth is as much as $500,000, as of the data presented in early 2018. Catching the alligators is the main source of Riffle’s modest fortune, plus his TV appearances, which add to his popularity.
Jimmy Riffle Net Worth $500,000
To begin with, the boy was born in Plantation, Florida, on 10 August 1968, but nothing else is known about his early childhood or education, until at the age of 11 he began attending South Plantation High School, and concurrently started working as a volunteer in the alligator zoo located in Hollywood, Florida, where he found his mentor Mike Johns, who was nicknamed Skeet. The latter taught Jimmy everything, starting with the basic rules about alligators, including handling them, and finishing with small details. Jimmy learnt how to behave near the animals, identify the situation and respect nature, and became the manager of the National Village at the age of 18. He followed Skeet’s footsteps, who was like a father to Jimmy, However, his beloved teacher died in 2005.
Afterwards, Jimmy and his friend Paul Bedard launched the company entitled Gator Boys Alligator Rescue, which is responsible for saving animals in Florida. This idea became the key for the reality television series “Gator Boys” (2012 – present) aired on Animal Planet. The main stars of the show are previously mentioned partners Jimmy and Paul. They are helping people whose households or premises are occupied or at least invaded by alligators. The two catch animals with bare hands and transfer them to places safe for both the reptiles and people.
To conclude, all the above mentioned engagements including the company entitled Gator Boys Alligator Rescue as well as the reality television series “Gator Boys” have added significant sums to the total size of Jimmy Riffle’s net worth and boosted his popularity.
Finally, in the personal life of the alligator wrestler and reality television personality, he has been married to Cassandra since 1989, but does not reveal any other facts about his private life.
