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Jack Hanna, turns 60-years old today (January 2nd)!

Happy Birthday. You’ve been a great inspiration over the years. I (and I’m sure the rest of us) have truly enjoyed your entertaining and educating on animals and zoology over the years. I always enjoy it when learning can be made fun and go down easily!

In 1978 he became the director of the Columbus Zoo and brought its conditions up to standards. In the early 1980s Hanna had his own tv show about animals. He took animals onto Good Morning America and David Letterman’s show. He brought up the attendance to the Columbus Zoo by over 400%. Celebrities Charles Gibson and Newt Gingrich both can claim to be injured by animals Jack Hanna brought around!

Never been personally to the Columbus Zoo, but would like to go someday. Good Morning America appearances, though, have been seen on many times and it is always great to have a knowledgeable fun-loving celebrity to look up to!

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