Jack Hanna

Jack Bushnell Hanna (January 2, 1947 –) is a retired American zookeeper and a former director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. "Jungle Jack" 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 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.

Quotes

 * 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)


 * 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? Unless you love something, you can't save something and that’s my logo. You know, that's why I take animals with me so that people that live in an intercity.
 * 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)