Mark Gebel Career Highlights

Highlights of Mark Gebel's career with Ringling Brothers. As the son of legendary animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams, he has appeared on countless television, radio and featured newspaper articles, including "Good Morning America", "The Today Show", "CBS's The Early Show", "The View", "The Travel Channel", "A&E", "Jack Hanna Animal Adventures", "The Tonight Show", "The New York Times" and countless local affiliates. Gebel was also featured in TV Specials including NBC's "My Father the Circus King", ABC's "20/20" and CBS's "The Man and the Legend". In 1991, at age 20, Gebel made history as the youngest animal trainer to present a three-ring display of exotic animals and elephants encompassing three rings simultaneously. For eight years, from 1996 to 2004, Gebel trained and presented his own act with twelve tigers. "My father told me, 'the most important factor in being a successful animal trainer and presenter is to respect and love your animals', and I remain true to these principals everyday. My goal is continue to bring animals and audiences together-always being respectful of the animals while peaking the audience's interest. This is the Gebel heritage and legacy that I am proud to continue." Mark Oliver Gebel