
Jack Hanna
Biography
Jack Bushnell Hanna (born January 2, 1947) is an American zookeeper and a director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He 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, Good Morning America, and Maury Povich have made him one of the most notable animal experts in the United States.
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Known For

TV
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
1993

TV
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998

TV
Anderson Cooper 360°
2003

TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003

TV
Maury
1991

TV
Figure It Out
Self
1997

TV
Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures
1993

TV
Jack Hanna's Into the Wild
Self - Host
2007
TV
Jack Hanna's Passport
Self
2024

TV
ZooLife with Jack Hanna
Himself
1994

Film
Abby’s List: A Dogumentary
Self
2025

Film
Hanna's Ark Christmas Special
1982
Film
Pastor Greg's 1st Christmas
Food Court Patron
2004
Film
Saving a Species: Gorillas on the Brink
2007
Filmography
2025FilmAbby’s List: A Dogumentaryas Self2024TVJack Hanna's Passportas Self2007FilmSaving a Species: Gorillas on the Brink2007TVJack Hanna's Into the Wildas Self - Host2004FilmPastor Greg's 1st Christmasas Food Court Patron2003TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Showas Self2003TVAnderson Cooper 360°1998TVHollywood Squaresas Self - Panelist1997TVFigure It Outas Self1994TVZooLife with Jack Hannaas Himself1993TVJack Hanna's Animal Adventures1993TVLate Show with David Lettermanas Self - Guest1991TVMaury1982FilmHanna's Ark Christmas Special