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Celebrity conservationist Jack Hanna's travels and zoo visits

Jennifer Sangalang
FLORIDA TODAY
Celebrity conservationist Jack Hanna, best known for " Jack Hanna ' s Animal Adventures " TV show, travels the country and visits many a zoo, sharing stories about, well, animal adventures and conservation! Here ' s a look at Hanna over the years.
Celebrity conservationist Jack Hanna, best known for "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures" TV show, travels the country and visits many a zoo, sharing stories about, well, animal adventures and conservation! Here's a look at Hanna over the years.
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Zoologist Jack Hanna and actress Drew Barrymore attend Safe Kids Day 2016 presented by Nationwide at Smashbox Studios on April 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Zoologist Jack Hanna and actress Drew Barrymore attend Safe Kids Day 2016 presented by Nationwide at Smashbox Studios on April 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
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Gen. Chuck Scanlon, left, and Barbara Wall pose with visiting celebrity Jack Hanna at Brevard Zoo's Safari Under the Stars fundraiser in 2014.
Gen. Chuck Scanlon, left, and Barbara Wall pose with visiting celebrity Jack Hanna at Brevard Zoo's Safari Under the Stars fundraiser in 2014.
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Spencer and Melodie Wickham do a selfie with visiting celebrity Jack Hanna, center, at Brevard Zoo ' s Safari Under the Stars fundraiser in April 2014.
Spencer and Melodie Wickham do a selfie with visiting celebrity Jack Hanna, center, at Brevard Zoo's Safari Under the Stars fundraiser in April 2014.
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"Guest Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, jumps up in his chair as a Western diamondback rattlesnake moves his way after striking and bursting a balloon  taped to a snake hook that was held by host David Letterman during on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' on November 26, 2002 on the CBS Television Network. (John Paul Filo/CBS)"
"Guest Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, jumps up in his chair as a Western diamondback rattlesnake moves his way after striking and bursting a balloon taped to a snake hook that was held by host David Letterman during on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' on November 26, 2002 on the CBS Television Network. (John Paul Filo/CBS)"
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Jack Hanna attends the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards on June 23, 2012.
Jack Hanna attends the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards on June 23, 2012.
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Animal expert Jack Hanna signs autographs for fans following his performance Monday night at the Tennessee Theatre. Hanna, who grew up in Knoxville, entertained his audience with various animals from the Knoxville Zoo, the Nashville Zoo and from the Columbus Zoo where he is director. 10/9/2006
Animal expert Jack Hanna signs autographs for fans following his performance Monday night at the Tennessee Theatre. Hanna, who grew up in Knoxville, entertained his audience with various animals from the Knoxville Zoo, the Nashville Zoo and from the Columbus Zoo where he is director. 10/9/2006
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"Jungle Jack Hanna watches as a baby Hyena drinks out of David Letterman's cup during the 'Late Show with David Letterman' on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. (John Paul Filo/CBS)"
"Jungle Jack Hanna watches as a baby Hyena drinks out of David Letterman's cup during the 'Late Show with David Letterman' on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. (John Paul Filo/CBS)"
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Jack Hanna was at the Nashville Zoo on Wednesday showcasing clouded leopard cubs and the Zoo in general.
Wednesday May 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
Jack Hanna was at the Nashville Zoo on Wednesday showcasing clouded leopard cubs and the Zoo in general. Wednesday May 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Solana the sea turtle prepares for her release in May 2018 in Juno Beach as Jack Hanna, a zoologist well-known for his " Jack Hanna ’ s Animal Adventures " program on TV, assists.
Solana the sea turtle prepares for her release in May 2018 in Juno Beach as Jack Hanna, a zoologist well-known for his "Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures" program on TV, assists.
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Jack Hanna sits with his wife of 50 years, Sue, as they enjoy spending time with clouded leopard cubs at the Nashville Zoo on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Jack Hanna sits with his wife of 50 years, Sue, as they enjoy spending time with clouded leopard cubs at the Nashville Zoo on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Jack Hanna visited the Columbus Zoo in December 2017.
Jack Hanna visited the Columbus Zoo in December 2017.
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Fabien Cousteau (left) and Jack Hanna were honored guests at Loggerhead Marinelife Center ’ s 10th Annual Lights Out Gala, " Swashbuckler ’ s Soiree, " in January 2017 at the Juno Beach facility.
Fabien Cousteau (left) and Jack Hanna were honored guests at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s 10th Annual Lights Out Gala, "Swashbuckler’s Soiree," in January 2017 at the Juno Beach facility.
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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary ' s Executive Director David Hitzig (right) and renowned zookeeper Jack Hanna give a talk to visitors in this November 2016 photo.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary's Executive Director David Hitzig (right) and renowned zookeeper Jack Hanna give a talk to visitors in this November 2016 photo.
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Jack Hanna attends Safe Kids Day at Smashbox Studios on April 24, 2016 in Culver City, Calif.
Jack Hanna attends Safe Kids Day at Smashbox Studios on April 24, 2016 in Culver City, Calif.
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Tennessee native Jack Hanna has spent decades promoting wildlife education on TV and elsewhere.
Tennessee native Jack Hanna has spent decades promoting wildlife education on TV and elsewhere.
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Jack Hanna speaks to Sarah Bennett before Hanna's Into the Wild Live at the Kimberly High School Theatre Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Kimberly, Wis. All proceeds will benefit the Mosquito Hill Nature Center in New London.
Jack Hanna speaks to Sarah Bennett before Hanna's Into the Wild Live at the Kimberly High School Theatre Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Kimberly, Wis. All proceeds will benefit the Mosquito Hill Nature Center in New London.
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Jack Hanna speaks to a crowd during Into the Wild Live at the Kimberly High School Theatre Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Kimberly, Wis. All proceeds will benefit the Mosquito Hill Nature Center in New London.
Jack Hanna speaks to a crowd during Into the Wild Live at the Kimberly High School Theatre Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Kimberly, Wis. All proceeds will benefit the Mosquito Hill Nature Center in New London.
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Jack Hanna laughs on stage while an assistant shows a pair of kookaburras during Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Live! show on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, Calif.
Jack Hanna laughs on stage while an assistant shows a pair of kookaburras during Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Live! show on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, Calif.
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