12 Photos and Facts about Dean Schneider, the 'Real-life Tarzan' who Left a Luxurious Life for Living with Wild Animals

This is a figure named Dean Schneider who went viral and was dubbed 'Tarzan' in the real world.

Dean is a 28-year-old man from Switzerland.

Dean was born and raised in Switzerland. He used to work as a financial planner in a well-known financial company.

Although he had a successful career, Dean chose to let it go to pursue his passion in the animal world.

Not messing around, Dean even sold his various assets to fly and live in South Africa, which is known for its wildlife.

Dean's mission is to invite the public to love wild animals that have been perceived as terrifying or scary by the world.

And it is indeed true, Dean is accepted as part of the family by a group of wild animals, ranging from lions, hyenas, tigers, and others.

In various posts on his social media, Dean always shares moments when he plays with wild animals, as if playing with pets.

However, Dean also emphasizes that these wild animals are NOT meant to be kept as pets, as it is not their natural habitat.

Although he mostly shows exciting moments with these wild animals, Dean admits that he often gets various injuries, such as scratches or bites, which he unintentionally gets while having fun with these wild animals. And he understands the risks involved.

Not only focusing on getting close to wild animals, Dean also started getting close to the locals and learning their culture.

Because of his extraordinary and unique story, Dean went viral. Currently, he already has nearly 10 million followers on Instagram!

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