Jungle Jack: My Wild Life
Jungle Jack is the completely revised and updated authorized biography of one of our most beloved zookeepers, Jack Hanna. When the Columbus Zoo hired Jack Hanna as executive director in 1978, he inherited an outdated zoo where all the animals were caged and the buildings were run down. With the kind of work ethic and enthusiasm he's become known for, Hanna brought new life to the zoo, transforming it into the state-of-the-art facility it is today. It was an achievement for which he was well prepared: Hanna was only eleven years old when he got his first job with animals-cleaning cages for the family vet. As a newlywed, he and his wife, Suzi, ran a pet shop and petting zoo, and he later worked for a wildlife adventure outfit. You've probably seen Hanna as a wildlife correspondent with his animal friends on The Late Show with David Letterman, Larry King Live, Entertainment Tonight, and Hannity & Colmes. Full of unpredictable animal escapades and the occasional tragedy, this book takes readers on an enjoyable safari through the life of "Jungle" Jack Hanna.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1595551514
ISBN13:9781595551511
Release Date:January 2008
Publisher:Thomas Nelson Publishers
Length:243 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.2" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Love Jack Hanna!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I lived in Columbus, OH at the time when Jack Hanna was the Zoo director and watched an old outdated zoo become an amazing habitat zoo. The animals went from small crowded iron bar cages to open wild habitat environments. Wonderful. We had a family zoo memebership and we were at the zoo freqently--in all seasons. My son even atteneded a children's day camp there one summer. My children were so used toseeing Jack wandering around the zoo that they felt like they knew him and would run to him. He always welcomed their hugs. Love this book. Admire the man.
Jungle Jack
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book is just awesome from cover to cover! You get excited about wildlife just reading this book! Jack is a wonderful wildlife conservationist and you'll love reading his stories from past to present.
a great tale
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I was greatly entertained by this book! As a Jungle Jack fan for many years, and having visited the Columbus Zoo many times, this book provided a lot of entertainment and laughs for me. It also provided a lot of insight into Jack's life, personally and professionally. I found it very interesting.
A must for every age
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
"Jungle Jack: My Wild Life" has got to be one of the funniest books I have ever read. If you have ever been to a zoo, you will find Jack Hanna's new book not only informative, but one of the best commedies you will ever read! I ride the bus to and from work, an hour each way, so I read a lot of books. I was getting some of the strangest looks when I was reading Jack's book because I would bust out laughing, almost to tears. A "tip of the hat" to Jack Hanna for all of the great work he is doing for zoo's everywhere.
As delightful as the author himself!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Jack Hanna was always a favorite with me, and now after reading more about him, his wife, daughters and grandchildren, the animals he brings to world attention, and his unbelievably entertaining stories, I'm even more of a fan. I so enjoyed Jack's fast-paced, well-written story that it was a one-night read. Jack Hanna is a breath of fresh air, a true friend of the creatures who inhabit this world with humans. Jack Hanna is my "man of the year." I hope he is around for a long long time to keep hope alive that we can save animals from the excesses of humans. I wish everyone would take a few hours of their life to read Jack's delightful book. Jean Sasson Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi ArabiaLove in a Torn Land: Joanna of Kurdistan: The True Story of a Freedom Fighter's Escape from Iraqi Vengeance
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