Jack Hanna
Jack Hanna
John Bushnell "Jack" Hannais an American zookeeper who is the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was Director of the zoo from 1973 to 1993, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His media appearances, particularly with Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and Maury Povich have made him one of the most notable animal experts in the United States. Hanna, nicknamed "Jungle Jack", is known for his khaki safari outfit and deep tan...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Show Host
Date of Birth2 January 1947
CityKnoxville, TN
CountryUnited States of America
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The buck has to stop here - from what I've seen, the new elephant exhibit is phenomenal.
The L.A. Zoo is a respected institution, the general manager is highly thought of, the L.A. Zoo is one of the top zoos in the world,
They knew people so well. They communicated so well. They understood politics, especially patronage politics.
I cannot think of a better way to communicate my New Year's wishes and Rain Bird's important environmental messages to the Parade's worldwide audience. The koala is one of the world's most charismatic and popular animals, but the rapid destruction of its native environment has resulted in a decline in the wild koala population. It is imperative that education and conservation efforts continue to be implemented to protect koalas in the wild and ensure their survival.
It's a close-knit sport, a family sport. That's why being here this weekend is special. This family - McCormick - is pretty legendary.
We have a little armadillo named David now. It's a true story - they bred right on his desk.
We can't forget Pearl Harbor, but I'm afraid that we might. At one time we had some young people from some of the schools helping us out with the ceremony, and they didn't even know what Pearl Harbor was. That's so sad.
The snow leopard is absolutely magnificent. It represents really what endangered species are all about.
The world is the true classroom. The most rewarding and important type of learning is through experience, seeing something with our own eyes.
You know, having raised animals all my life for 50-something years, I would say that you know, I'm fascinated by cats.
The groundhogs are pretty good at eluding. If somebody is trying to come after a ground hog, they go and they burrow.
Hogs and pigs are very intelligent.
Alligators and crocodiles are some of the most aggressive creatures on the planet - they'll take down a boat if you come up to their nest.
A lot of cats are not that social.