American zoologist
Longtime friend of Betty White.
Father, with Suzie Hanna , of three daughters: Kathleen Hanna , Suzi Hanna (Suzanne Hanna) and Julie Hanna.
Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and The Wilds since 1993, where there is still an attraction called "Jack Hannas Base Camp," which is also used as a studio for his television shows, such as his current series, "Jack Hannas Wild Countdown" .
Daughter Julie is a second generation employee at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, working in the Promotions Department as an animal educator.
Jack first started appearing on national television programs in 1983, after the birth of twin gorillas at the Columbus Zoo, when he was invited to appear on "Good Morning America" . Jack was already appearing on local television stations in Columbus, including a local television series called "Hannas Ark," on the CBS Columbus affiliate, WBNS.
Has been granted honorary doctoral degrees from Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio; Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio; Capital University in Bexley, Ohio; and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
As of 2013, over approximately the last 32 years since 1981, all of Jacks television series have been sponsored by Nationwide Insurance, which is also located/headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Has traveled to all seven continents, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, etc.), and Antarctica.
Release of his book, "Jungle Jack: My Wild Life".
Release of his book, "Jack Hannas Ultimate Guide to Pets" by Jack with Hester Mundis.
Release of his book, "Monkeys on the Interstate: And Other Tales From Americas Favorite Zookeeper" by Jack with John Stravinsky.
The world is the true classroom. The most rewarding and important type of learning is through experience, seeing something with our own eyes. .
