Guides on Our Women’s Adventure Travel Trips
Learn about the team that makes Her Wild Life different from other expedition companies.
Arlet Quirós Calvo
Arlet blends biodiversity expertise with natural storytelling, helping you spot the details that bring rainforest ecosystems to life. Based in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, she’s especially tuned in to the rhythms of the wild.
Cara McGary
A biologist guide, Cara specialises in Yellowstone-area wildlife and ecology, with a knack for translating animal behaviour into “oh wow” moments. Expect sharp observations, great humour, and plenty of insight from the field.
Carly Crow
Carly’s focus is ecology and evolution in action, with deep experience as a field ornithologist. She’s brilliant at helping guests notice what’s happening in the landscape, especially when birds are driving the story.
Michelle Theall
Michelle specialises in wildlife encounters and photography-forward guiding, with a particular affinity for bears. She brings the eye of a writer-editor and the instincts of a seasoned Alaska guide to every day in the field.
Naara Arroyo
Naara’s guiding style centres on quiet observation and soulful nature moments, with a special pull toward jaguars and other big cats. She’s at her best in wild places where presence and patience reveal the magic.
Pam McGarel
Pam brings a thoughtful, education-forward approach to wildlife travel, shaped by her background in tourism and international development. She’s also a keen photographer, great at catching those blink-and-you-miss-it moments.
Pamela García
Pamela’s specialty is birding, with an exceptional ear for calls and a calm, patient style that helps guests learn fast. If there’s a bird nearby, she’ll likely hear it before anyone sees it.
Sheridan Samano
Sheridan is known for spotting the pattern-break, the small shift that leads to the day’s biggest wildlife moment. With a foundation in wildlife science and sea turtle conservation, she’s equal parts sharp-eyed and adaptable.