Jack Bushnell Hanna is an American retired zookeeper and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. Commonly nicknamed "Jungle Jack", he was director of the zoo from 1978 to 1992, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation.
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In their own words 3
I've been blessed by the good Lord to be able to go to all these places and that fine, that’s real fine and dandy. But what about the other billions of people?
Interview With Jungle Jack Hanna (23 January 2019)
I'm just trying to explain to people: these are zoological parks, and whether you're a believer or not, these are the arks of the world, everybody.
Into the Wild: An Interview With Jack Hanna (1 June 2018)
Every animal has a particular purpose on the planet. We may not like some of those purposes, but they're all necessary for us to exist.
Jack Hanna Interview: Inside the Mind and Heart of the Animal Kingdom's Best Friend (4 May 2014)
Filmography 4
Abby’s List: A Dogumentary
Hanna's Ark Christmas Special18 credits on file
Television 13
Late Show with David Letterman
Hollywood Squares
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Late Night with David Letterman
Anderson Cooper 360°
The Talk
Maury
Figure It Out
Disney Animated Shorts
Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures
Jack Hanna's Into the Wild
ZooLife with Jack HannaActors from United States 6
About this person
Jack Bushnell Hanna is an American retired zookeeper and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. Commonly nicknamed "Jungle Jack", he was director of the zoo from 1978 to 1992, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His various television shows and media appearances, particularly with Johnny Carson, David Letterman, James Corden, Good Morning America, and Maury Povich have made him one of the most notable animal experts in the United States. A 2021 documentary, The Conservation Game, alleged that Hanna participated in the mistreatment and private trade of exotic and endangered animals.
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