Political Quotes

“from the tender days of his youth growing up in Knoxville, Jack Hanna knew he was destined to work with animals. His commitment seemingly knew no limits as he would eagerly climb aboard public buses to nurture his budding interest by working at a local animal clinic for a meager $10 a week. Yet back then, even he probably couldn't sense that his unique passion would one day blossom and inspire him to a career as an acclaimed author, television host and animal conservationist who would touch the lives of millions. After stops at Muskingum College and then Florida, it wouldn't be long before the man now affectionately nicknamed ``Jungle Jack'' was serving as executive director of the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. When he first arrived, the zoo was in poor shape. Attendance sagged, and the animal habitats were outmoded. Yet over time, molded by his steady hand, the zoo was gradually revitalized and restored. And with Hanna at the helm, the Columbus Zoo grew into the world-class facility it is today. He maintains a relentless travel schedule--wearing a beaten path to exotic locales all over the globe. But no matter whether he is visiting with the bears and whales in the frigid arctic or the cheetahs in the lonesome wild of Africa, he remains fueled by a genuine love of animals and a deep passion for sharing the majesty of nature with children and adults in communities throughout the world.…”