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Jack Bushnell Hanna (born January 2, 1947) is a retired American zookeeper and a former 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.
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Apr 5, 2024 · The former zookeeper and TV personality, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2019, is declining and has limited memory. His family hopes to raise awareness of the disease that affects millions of Americans and their families.
Jun 22, 2023 · Jack Hanna and his family are in the midst of a “long goodbye.” The former zookeeper, beloved animal expert and television personality is now living with advanced Alzheimer’s disease,...
May 6, 2024 · Jack Hanna, American zoologist who served as director of the Columbus Zoo (1978–92), transforming the small Ohio facility into a nationally acclaimed zoological park. He became a well-known animal expert through his frequent TV appearances.
After more than a decade with Animal Adventures, Jack created Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild in 2007. Jack and his family explored the corners of the globe and discovered amazing animals and cultures.
Doctors have diagnosed our dad, Jack Hanna, with dementia, now believed to be Alzheimer’s disease. His condition has progressed much faster in the last few months than any of us could have anticipated.
Apr 7, 2021 · Jack Hanna, an animal and wildlife expert who became famous after his many TV appearances, is retiring from public life due to dementia, his family announced Wednesday.
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