Jack Hanna | |
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| Born | Jack Bushnell Hanna January 2, 1947[1] Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Other names | Jungle Jack |
| Education | The Kiski School[2] |
| Alma mater | Muskingum University (BA)[2] |
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| Years active | 1973–2020 |
| Notable work | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Spouse |
Suzi Egli (m. 1968) |
| Children | 3[2] |
| Website | www |
Jack Bushnell Hanna (born January 2, 1947) is a retired American zookeeper and a director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. "Jungle Jack"[3] was director of the zoo from 1978 to 1992, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His media appearances, particularly with 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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